Helicopters from the 815 Naval Air Squadron were transported by an RAF C-17 to the Akrotiri base to reinforce defenses against drones.
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Sharpshooter Exercise: British destroyer shoots down drones in realistic combat simulation
During Exercise Sharpshooter, one of the Royal Navy’s most advanced destroyers demonstrated its firepower by shooting down multiple drones in a simulation that mirrors real threats such as those faced in the Red Sea.
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Video: Royal Navy Wildcat Helicopter Demonstrates Precision by Taking Down Banshee Drone
The Royal Navy’s 815th Naval Air Squadron (NAS) recently demonstrated the air-to-air capabilities of the Wildcat Maritime Strike helicopter, successfully engaging and destroying high-speed Banshee drones during a military exercise.
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Meet the AW159 Wildcat: The Royal Navy’s Attack and Reconnaissance Helicopter
The AW159 Wildcat is a multi-role military helicopter designed by Leonardo Helicopters, developed from the legendary Westland Lynx.
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