ATAC is one of number of companies worldwide that provide airborne target and training facilities.
They have a large and varied fleet to simulate various targets etc.
They provide target training facilities for all branches of the military as well as foreign forces.
Many military planes are in private & private company hands.
The outsourced capacity is training and not operational.
Outsourcing allows for a quicker and more flexible response for training needs and frees up military personnel from rear echelon nonoperational duties.