Gannet Loitering Effects: Successful Optical Terminal Guidance
Skyborne is pleased to announce the Gannet Loitering Effects (GLE), the successor to the Gannet Glider. GLE adds a propulsion system and an optical seeker to the concept, adding range and additional targeting options.
The GLE is a human-portable, loitering munition with swarming capabilities and an on-board Vision Based Artificial Intelligence (AI) system for target detection, identification and tracking. Folding wings support flexible launching options including air launch and tube launch. The Gannet uses a sovereign Skyborne Technologies avionics suite and software stack.
The GLE is sponsored by the Defence Science Technology Group (DSTG), Department of Defence through a Rapid Prototype Initiative program.
The Gannet is the first (and only as of writing) Australian loitering munition to prove a successful Optical Terminal Guidance (OTG) hit on a target.
