Format:
1 Online-Ressource (282 pages)
ISBN:
9781473836792
Content:
The Development of Unmanned Aerial Conflict will examine the development and use of aerial drones, a topical subject that has not been written on to date. An unmanned aerial vehicle, commonly known as a drone, is an aircraft without a human pilot on board. Its flight is either controlled autonomously by computers in the vehicle, or under the remote control of a navigator or pilot on the ground or in another vehicle. Blending history with current and recent operations, Dr Sloggett will set out to put the record straight. In some quarters of the press drones get a bad press and there has been much controversy over their deployment, some of which is not deserved. The book reveals the history of unmanned aircraft, their recent development and why they have emerged onto the scene. Why did the US, for example, really invest highly in drone technology? When did all that start? What barriers had to be overcome? What was there before drones arrived? The book also analyses their operations in Iraq in Gulf War Two and more recently Afghanistan. What roles did drones play? Where they successful? What new developments emerged during operations? Did they save lives? Further to this is a detailed look at case studies where they have been used trying to remove some of the incorrect reporting - putting the record straight based on evidence. How many have been shot down and where? The book then looks at strategic uses of drones at present: Iran is being monitored; they are already in action over parts of Africa; what are other countries doing - China, Iran? Turkey? The RAF's use of drones, their deployment and operations is considered along with important questions such as where this goes for the future. What are the issues? Will all air forces be drone based in the future? What other applications may arise in the civilian market?.
Content:
Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Terminology -- Abbreviations -- Chapter 1: Prologue -- Chapter 2: Early Days -- Chapter 3: Into War -- Chapter 4: Target Practice -- Chapter 5: Intelligence Collection and Defence Suppression -- Chapter 6: Predatory Instincts -- Chapter 7: Into the Future -- Chapter 8: Conclusions -- Appendix A: Analysis of UMA Strikes in Pakistan -- Appendix B: Analysis of UMA Strikes in the Yemen -- Appendix C: Analysis of Relationship Between Armed UMA Attacks and Strikes Against NATO Tankers in Pakistan -- Bibliography -- Index.
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Additional Edition:
ISBN 9781783461875
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe ISBN 9781783461875
Language:
English
Subjects:
History
Keywords:
Drohne
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Militärischer Einsatz
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