An Operating Framework to Protect US Navy Unmanned Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Platforms

Abstract

The US Navy's use of unmanned aerial systems is increasing as the MQ-4C Triton is deployed to the fleet as its primary high-altitude, long endurance, multi-intelligence collection aircraft. In contested airspace the Triton is vulnerable to threats. This paper proposes that the US Navy implement an operating framework that enables the fleet commanders to respond to risks and protect the MQ-4C, a critical platform required in all phases of conflict.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 08, 2020
Accession Number
AD1177656

Entities

People

  • Anthony R Dejoy

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Cognitive Systems Engineering
  • Department Of Defense
  • Detection
  • Employment
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Geographic Regions
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Law
  • National Security
  • New York
  • Reconnaissance
  • Security
  • Synthetic Aperture Radar
  • United States
  • Unmanned Aerial Systems
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • Unmanned Systems
  • Unmanned Vehicles
  • Vehicles
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Missile Defense Systems.

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy
  • Autonomy - UAVs
  • Space