Kratos MQM-178 Firejet

The Kratos MQM-178 Firejet is a subsonic aerial target drone for use in training against surface-to-air and air-to-air missiles. It was developed by Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, and is currently in service with several operators worldwide.

Operational history

Pre-production MQM-178As were first used by QinetiQ during the 2017 Formidable Shield exercise; in July 2018 a production contract was signed by QinetiQ for delivery of MQM-178s over a ten-year period. In November 2018, a three-year contract, with an option for another six years, was signed by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration for MQM-178A deliveries.