FORT BELVOIR, Va. – Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), also commonly known as drones, have significantly evolved over the last decade of large-scale combat operations—transitioning from simple reconnaissance tools to complex weapon systems.
Today’s soldiers are seeing how UAS play an increasingly pivotal and multifaceted role in contemporary conflicts and how they will serve as critical enablers to the future warfare. With UAS applications spanning precision strike capabilities, electronic warfare, and swarm tactics, their implementation can influence military operations; significantly shaping both strategic decision-making and the broader trajectory of military engagements.
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Source: U.S. Army
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