The first full guided-firing trial of the Euromissile long-range Trigat anti-armour missile has been successfully completed. It was launched against a target over 3.5km (1.9nm) away. Test firing is being carried out at the Royal Artillery range at Larkhill in the UK. The long-range Trigat imaging infrared missile, is the primary anti-armour weapon of the Eurocopter Tiger attack helicopter. Deliveries of production standard missiles are due, to begin in 1998.
Source: Flight International
Germany has awarded Qinetiq an Aerial Training Services contract to support its armed forces by operating a fleet of two turboprop-powered types.
Stockholm’s selection of a new-generation tactical airlifter will be a “political decision”, says Swedish air force chief Major General Jonas Wikman.
The January incident at Ellsworth AFB resulted in the destruction of the $450 million bomber and a rare quadruple ejection of the crew, who were attempting to execute an instrument landing during poor weather.
