 Source: DoD News Briefing |
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Introduction of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
(UAVs) |
| Unmanned aerial vehicles
commonly referred to as UAV's are defined as powered aerial vehicles
sustained in flight by aerodynamic lift over most of their flight
path and guided without an onboard crew. They may be expendable or
recoverable and can fly autonomously or piloted remotely. UAVs are
a key element within the concept of information dominance. Historically
the greatest use of UAVs have been in the areas of intelligence surveillance
and reconnaissance. While UAVs play an increasing role in these mission
areas, we are just beginning to understand the operational impact
of multiple UAV operations and their importance to 21st century air
power needs and future warfighters. As the US military adapts to a
new set of realities and new ways of doing business, greater possibilities
evolve for the employment of UAVs. Full Story. |
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| Airman 1st Class John D. Clark from the 15th Reconnaissance Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. performs maintenance on a Predator UAV after its return from a reconnaissance flight over Afghanistan. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 William D Crow. |
DoD
Internal News
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Predator
UAVs Prove Their Worth in War Against Terrorism 
• Pentagon Plans Heavy Investment in UAV Development
• Army
Exhibits Shadow Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
• Flying
An Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
• Unmanned
Aerial Vehicles Proving Their Worth Over Afghanistan
• From
U.S. Civil War to Afghanistan: A Short History of UAVs
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