Raider targets Land Forces with ATTLAS

Defence contractor RAIDER Targetry has unveilled its latest integrated mobile targetry system at this week’s Land Forces Expo in Melbourne.

The ATTLAS Integrated Mobile Targetry System is an autonomous training system that can operate at speeds in excess of 40 kph across all terrains.

ATTLAS provides military personnel with moving targets that can swiftly manoeuvre in much the same way as the real vehicles do.

Co-Founder and CEO, Dr. Mick Fielding said: “Our core belief at RAIDER is that realistic training translates to better combat preparedness and survivability.

“By creating training scenarios that closely mimic combat conditions, we aim to boost the performance and ultimately survivability of warfighters.”

The ATTLAS mobile targetry system is made up of:

• The ATTLAS Uncrewed Ground Vehicle, a battery-powered, autonomous tractor that operates at speeds up to and over 40 kph in either autonomous or tele-operated modes
• The ATTLAS Trailer which carries the target behind the tractor, protecting it from direct hits during live ammunition strikes
• And RAIDERFlute Targets – 2D and 3D full-scale vehicle replicas, including main battle tanks, armoured/infantry fighting vehicles, logistics trucks, and helicopters.

Target components are digitally printed and profiled on lightweight and recyclable material for ease of transport and assembly.

They can be enhanced with thermal heat generating signature, radar and other electronic signature emulation.

Fielding said: “For decades, defence forces globally have been live fire training against static targets that bear little or no resemblance to enemy vehicles.

“We have harnessed autonomous uncrewed vehicle technology to create an innovative, hyper-realistic integrated targetry system that emulates enemy vehicles signatures and movement.”

Picture: Raider Targetry co-founder Mick Fielding