UK Successfully Tests Drone Capable of Launching Guided Missiles

The British company Flyby Technology has announced the successful testing of its Jackal drone, which is capable of launching multi-role guided missiles. In a statement released today, the company noted that "the aircraft demonstrated its ability during trials for the Royal Air Force, which lasted for six weeks, to launch laser-guided Martlet missiles at ground and airborne targets at distances of up to 6 kilometers, and at speeds of 1.5 Mach." The mentioned drones are produced in collaboration with the French company Thales at an industrial facility in Belfast, UK. The drone has a range of 130 kilometers, a wingspan of 5 meters, and a speed of 108 kilometers per hour. It operates at an altitude of 4,000 meters. These drones can be used to target enemy infantry, tanks, other drones, or helicopters.