HMS Prince of Wales launches Banshee target drone in landmark demo
Banshee target drones could be used by the RN for experimentation of future sensors, weaponry and radio equipment.
The sensor operating console inside the PA-31. (Photo: 2Excel)
2Excel Aviation and JD2E have been awarded a three-year contract, with a one-year option, by the UK MoD to train airborne ISR operators in the UK.
Featuring both live and synthetic training, this 4.5-week course includes 10h of flying time.
Both companies have extensive experience in the ISR training field with JD2E providing ground school, classroom and airborne instructors alongside a range of simulators and courseware materials.
2Excel Aviation will provide aircraft from its existing fleet as well as mission system and sensors that include EO/IR turrets, the Automatic Identification System (AIS) and CarteNav’s AIMS-ISR along with instructors.
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