Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)

Special Report: UAVs

'The worth of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) has been known for decades, with Israel leading the way in both reconnaissance UAVs and combat UAVs (UCAVS).

The increased tempo of US combat operations using UAVs, particularly their continued use in both Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as for border and maritime patrol, reflects the changed mindset of armed forces around the world.

The acknowledgement, particularly in Europe, that the next generation of aircraft after the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) multirole combat aircraft is unlikely to be manned reiterates this shift. '

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