IAI and SIG SAUER complete live-fire test of FIRE STORM 250 drone system
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What happened
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and SIG SAUER finished a live-fire demonstration of the FIRE STORM 250. This Apus 60 VTOL tactical unmanned aircraft was equipped with SIG SAUER’s MICROLIGHT Remote Controlled Weapon Station and the M250 machine gun. The test, conducted in Israel, showed the platform's ability to detect, identify, and engage targets while hovering. The companies stated the trial validated the system's core concept of pairing airborne surveillance with stabilized, remotely controlled firepower.
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Why it matters
The demonstration validated the core concept of the FIRE STORM 250, which is designed for long-duration overwatch and armed reconnaissance. The successful live-fire test suggests increased viability for the M250 machine gun and the MICROLIGHT RCWS, supporting the companies' defense business.
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