HOW BRIMSTONE FINDS ITS TARGET

1 If RAF war planes are deployed in Syria, then Britain’s Brimstone missiles could be used to target IS leaders. So if troops spot a jihadi leaving a meeting on a motorbike, then they could use spy planes flying above to confirm his exact location. 2 The surveillance aircraft would then pass coordinates to an RAF Tornado pilot. They could opt for the Brimstone, which helps minimise collateral damage. 3 The pilot would then programme the missile so it would give off the smallest possible explosive effect. The Brimstone would use laser and radar to guide itself towards the jihadi’s location. 4 The warhead is designed to kill its target, but leave the surrounding area virtually undamaged, reducing the risk of civilian casualties.