How to Strengthen Existing Military Defence Against UAS Threats
Drones might be starting to take off in the entertainment and marketing industries, but unmanned aircraft systems have played a major role in turning the tide of various wars. In many cases, they are weaponised to operate offensively. However, drones can carry out other essential tasks just as efficiently. For instance, drones were used to train aircraft gunners during World War II. In the early 70s, Israel used them as decoys in the Yom Kippur War. It was not until the early 2000s that multiple government agencies began testing drones for disaster relief and border surveillance. Other newly discovered functions of drones include aiding search operations after natural disasters, monitoring climate change, and acting as airborne communications nodes. That said, drones are not exclusive to one party only. As of today, more than 95 countries and an unknown number of terrorist groups operate military drones. Consequently, all parties in a conflict get equal benefits f...