Latvian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) company, Fixar, has delivered an undisclosed quantity of their cutting-edge FIXAR 007 fully autonomous drones to the Ghanaian Armed Forces.
Details
The FIXAR 007 is a drone that can be used for a variety of missions, including intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), border patrol, and search and rescue. It has a range of up to 100 kilometers and can fly for up to 3 hours.
Digging Deeper
With the delivery of these advanced drones, the Ghanaian Armed Forces have initiated training programs for its soldiers.
The training will include a range of skills, including flight operations, data analysis, maintenance, and mission planning. The goal is to empower soldiers with the knowledge and expertise needed to leverage this UAV technology effectively.
Why This Matters
The use of drones by the Ghanaian Armed Forces is likely to have a number of benefits including providing real-time intelligence and surveillance, which can help the military to make better decisions. Drones can also be used to carry out dangerous missions without putting soldiers at risk.
The Bigger Picture
As drones become integrated into Ghana’s defense strategy, the country has acquired a number of small UAVs including Delta QuadPro Surveillance drones, and Chinese ZMO-120 drone.
Source: Military Africa
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