Altius-600M Drone Hits 100% Accuracy in First Maritime Target Shoot
The Third Operational Zone conducted the first maritime target shoot of the Altius-600M drone in Yilan, achieving a 100% hit rate. Live-fire exercises with Javelin missiles were also held to validate new weapon systems.
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(Central News Agency, Taipei, June 3, Reporter Yu Kaixiang) Military News Agency reported today that the Third Operational Zone, responsible for northern Taiwan's defense, conducted the first maritime target shoot of the Altius-600M drone in Yilan. Personnel from the 21st Artillery Command's drone battalion completed procedures including aerial hovering, search, and identification, successfully hitting the target upon receiving the firing order, achieving a 100% hit rate.
The Military News Agency reported in the evening that to validate the combat effectiveness of new weapons, the Third Operational Zone, responsible for northern Taiwan's defense, commenced a two-day "Drone Live-Fire Exercise and Tianma Exercise" today. The first day featured live-fire drills with the Altius-600M drone and Javelin missiles, executed by the 21st Artillery Command's drone battalion and the Lanyang Area Command's anti-armor company, respectively. All training was completed smoothly, effectively achieving training goals.
The Military News Agency noted that the Altius-600M drone live-fire drill was the first maritime target shoot for this type of drone. Personnel from the 21st Artillery Command's drone battalion completed engagement procedures including aerial hovering, target search, and identification, successfully hitting the target upon receiving the firing order, achieving a 100% hit rate. This fully validated the weapon system's combat effectiveness and demonstrated training results closely aligned with real combat.
Subsequently, the Lanyang Area Command's anti-armor company conducted live-fire drills with Javelin missiles. After receiving orders from the firing commander, gunners quickly completed target acquisition and engagement procedures, accurately hitting a maritime target vessel, demonstrating the personnel's proficient weapon operation skills and training outcomes.
The Third Operational Zone explained that the Altius-600M drone features long endurance, real-time reconnaissance, and precision strike capabilities. It can perform surveillance, target designation, and attack missions based on battlefield needs, effectively enhancing the military's battlefield awareness and precision strike capabilities. The Javelin missile features autonomous guidance and precision strike capabilities, effectively enhancing the military's anti-armor combat capabilities.
The Third Operational Zone emphasized that live-fire drills with new weapons are a crucial part of validating a unit's equipment integration results. From integration training and live-fire drills to operational plan validation, all training has achieved its goals according to schedule. Verifying training effectiveness through real personnel, real equipment, and real ammunition not only familiarizes personnel with weapon operation and combat missions but also continuously strengthens overall defense capabilities, building solid national defense power. (Editor: Lin Kelun) 1150603
The Military News Agency reported in the evening that to validate the combat effectiveness of new weapons, the Third Operational Zone, responsible for northern Taiwan's defense, commenced a two-day "Drone Live-Fire Exercise and Tianma Exercise" today. The first day featured live-fire drills with the Altius-600M drone and Javelin missiles, executed by the 21st Artillery Command's drone battalion and the Lanyang Area Command's anti-armor company, respectively. All training was completed smoothly, effectively achieving training goals.
The Military News Agency noted that the Altius-600M drone live-fire drill was the first maritime target shoot for this type of drone. Personnel from the 21st Artillery Command's drone battalion completed engagement procedures including aerial hovering, target search, and identification, successfully hitting the target upon receiving the firing order, achieving a 100% hit rate. This fully validated the weapon system's combat effectiveness and demonstrated training results closely aligned with real combat.
Subsequently, the Lanyang Area Command's anti-armor company conducted live-fire drills with Javelin missiles. After receiving orders from the firing commander, gunners quickly completed target acquisition and engagement procedures, accurately hitting a maritime target vessel, demonstrating the personnel's proficient weapon operation skills and training outcomes.
The Third Operational Zone explained that the Altius-600M drone features long endurance, real-time reconnaissance, and precision strike capabilities. It can perform surveillance, target designation, and attack missions based on battlefield needs, effectively enhancing the military's battlefield awareness and precision strike capabilities. The Javelin missile features autonomous guidance and precision strike capabilities, effectively enhancing the military's anti-armor combat capabilities.
The Third Operational Zone emphasized that live-fire drills with new weapons are a crucial part of validating a unit's equipment integration results. From integration training and live-fire drills to operational plan validation, all training has achieved its goals according to schedule. Verifying training effectiveness through real personnel, real equipment, and real ammunition not only familiarizes personnel with weapon operation and combat missions but also continuously strengthens overall defense capabilities, building solid national defense power. (Editor: Lin Kelun) 1150603