BlueBear – a Saab firm, performed a vital position in Ex KOP SHIELD, performed by the British Military’s 7 Air Defence Group within the Falklands. The train aimed to check the response and command-and-control of Floor Primarily based Air Defence methods in a difficult operational surroundings.
Over two days and 5 sorties, drone operators from 7 Air Defence Group’s Counter–Uncrewed Aerial System Coaching Crew (7 AD Gp CTT) labored alongside the Resident Sky Sabre Battery. Collectively they used BlueBear’s goal system to behave as a coaching risk for the British Forces South Atlantic Islands’ Sky Sabre system. Sky Sabre consists of Saab’s Giraffe AMB radar and as a part of the identical train was coaching alongside the Royal Air Drive’s Typhoons stationed on the Falklands.
BlueBear provided a goal system and a devoted assist workforce to the train. With their professional steering, the workforce enhanced the capabilities of the 7 AD Gp CTT’s operators – efficiently extending the vary of the goal system out over the South Atlantic, practically doubling its traditional operational vary and overlaying over 500km in the course of the trial.
Andy Fraser, Group Managing Director at Saab UK, mentioned:
“Ex KOP SHIELD was a exceptional demonstration of the capabilities of BlueBear’s goal system and the experience of our assist workforce. Working alongside the British Military’s seventh Air Defence Group, we had been capable of simulate real-world eventualities to supply correct coaching. This train underscores our dedication to offering cutting-edge options that improve the operational readiness of our prospects.”
FLt Dan Anderson, 7 AD Gp CTT, mentioned:
“Ex KOP SHIELD showcased the capabilities of Sky Sabre, CTT and the professionalism of our personnel. We respect the assist offered by Saab UK and the BlueBear goal system, whose experience helped us prolong the distances towards which we prepare and achieve priceless insights into our methods’ capabilities.”
The train offered priceless assurance of coaching in operational environments, demonstrating the effectiveness of BlueBear’s goal system in numerous international settings; now confirmed throughout the Arctic, Europe, Center East and the South Atlantic.
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