Unmanned Weapons Systems: The Future of MAGTF Operations

Abstract

Throughout history, weapons technology has shaped the conduct and outcome of warfare. Advancements in military technology and the techniques which accompany them have given combat forces possessing superior weapons a marked advantage over their opponents in battle. The 20th century has seen the emergence of semi-conductors, computers, robotics, and the information systems to connect and control these technologies. This technological boom has enabled information to be collected, transmitted, and received instantaneously anywhere on Earth. Military commanders seeking an advantage have leveraged these innovations to collect, communicate, and share information which supports military operations. Some innovations were adapted to perform reconnaissance and surveillance (R&S) missions for the military, such as remote ground sensors, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV's). Further refinements have made these systems more capable and increasingly automated.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 20, 2009
Accession Number
ADA513762

Entities

People

  • A. Angell

Organizations

  • Marine Corps Combat Development Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • C4I
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Combat Forces
  • Combat Operations
  • Ground Control Stations
  • Information Operations
  • Information Systems
  • Marine Corps
  • Military Operations
  • Situational Awareness
  • Training
  • Unmanned
  • Unmanned Aerial Systems
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • Unmanned Systems
  • Unmanned Vehicles
  • Warfare
  • Weapons

Readers

  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Economics
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.

Technology Areas

  • AI & ML
  • AI & ML - Autonomous Systems
  • AI & ML - DoD AI Strategy
  • Autonomy
  • Autonomy - UAVs