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Research Activity in Support of UnmannedgerialVehichs
(UJ2/) at the Aeronautics Research Center
The future of air warfare is undergoing a The USAF is currently operating the Predator, a
fundamental transformation with the move toward the medium-altitude, medium-range, high-endurance (20
increased use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV's). hours) UAV that was used in Kosovo to provide near-
UAV's are capable of performing a number of missions real-time reconnaissance, target acquisition, and battle-
in high-threat environments while minimizing the risk of damage assessment. The sensors allowed for effective
human life. An example of an important mission operation during the day and night and in bad weather
particularly well suited for a UAV is the provision of conditions.
information superiority for in-manders. The USAF is currently developing the Global Ha