How Drone Work?
defenseuptodate.com – In the past, to win battles on the battlefield, using guns and tanks was very useful. But the Russo-Ukrainian conflict showed the world that the use of remotely controlled drones is also very important. This is shown by the use of the Bayraktar TB-2 Drone by Ukraine which is very extraordinary.
If you use fighter planes equipped with nuclear bombs to destroy tanks on the battlefield, it will take cost quite a lot. As a result, the use of drones not only saves costs, but also has a significant impact on the destruction of enemy tanks and facilities.
The United States has also carried out the effective use of drones with the MQ-1 Predator when destroying insurgency in Afghanistan and Iraq. This drone uses reconnaissance capabilities and able to fire missiles at enemies with precision.
The MQ-1 predator has been replaced by the MQ-9 Reaper which has more reliable capabilities, such as a wider range and more dangerous missiles to shoot . MQ-1 Reaper functions as a hunter-killer in a battle. This makes him very feared by the enemy.
Drone use
We are now living in the era when modern technology and artificial intelligence are being used in combat. This will make the other countries compete to strengthen the defense industry in order to produce advanced military defense equipment.
To maintain the security of a country from rebellion, the use of drones is very effective, although it is considered to create legal dilemmas and moral problems. However, there are also no specific rules governing the use of combat drones for all countries in the world.
It can be a problem if combat drones are obtained by terrorists from various countries, of course, it will make chaos in the country. This is due to some small combat drones that can be bought commercially.
If you look at its capabilities, the United States’ combat drone is still the best in the world. The sophistication of Russian-made combat drones seems to be lagging behind. This will certainly make the United States and its allies remain the largest military power in the world.
Drone Swarm
Opportunities to use drones in combat are not only seen of how many drones used. But also, swarm of drones will need very good tactical control to defeat the enemy quickly.