The Royal Navy (RN) got new fast unmanned inshore boats for live firing training exercises. The boats are rigid inflatable capable of moving at speed either independently or while towing a target.
The FIAC RT(Fast Inshore Attack Craft Realistic Target) are operated remotely which allows the operator to move it safely and realistically during training exercises. The craft has been made by using the technology of QinetiQ engineers, a company which helped the RN to navigate the mine fields setup in Iraqi waters during Iraq war.
The FIAC RT was accepted into service over two months early and will be deployed by Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST) and integrated into the existing sea training program for Royal Navy ships.
Via: Gizmag
