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First launch of Leonardo’s BriteCloud 218 decoy from target drone

Test by the German Armed Forces

A recent trial, which saw the German Armed Forces launching a Leonardo BriteCloud 218 decoy from an Airbus RPATS test platform, to evaluate its potential in protecting flying weapon systems from radar-guided missiles, has been heralded as a success. The trial, which was conducted with support from the two industries and the German analysis and testing firm IABG, saw live BriteCloud 218 rounds ejected...

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Rome, Italy, 02/17/2021 10:23
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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