ELKRIDGE - In a new whitepaper, Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of
The whitepaper also examines game-changing Laser Target Designator (LTD) technology employed by Group 1 small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) that can resolve operating constraints, speed decision-making, and boost the mission success of precision strikes.
The paper, 'The Proliferation of Precision Fires,' discusses how every warfighter on the battlefield benefits from technology that enables them to call for fires anytime and in any environment. Precision fires rely upon the accurate delivery of precision guided munitions onto targets using a variety of methods. Options include laser or Global Positioning System (GPS) guidance systems as well as inertial navigation units embedded into the munition, any of which help deliver an effect to within several meters of a target, even at extended ranges.
The strategic importance of precision fires continues to be underlined by the ongoing war in
'Warfighters face a new generation of threats on today's battlefield that require new capabilities to ensure 'overmatch' against near-peer adversaries,' said Dr.
'Recent advancements will enable units operating at the lowest tactical level to quickly setup a small UAS; attach an LTD and then launch, find, and designate targets for laser-guided munitions from safer, stand-off positions,' Lei added.
Key findings include: Heavily relied upon during counter-insurgency campaigns of the last two decades, precision fires are re-emerging as a significant enabler for modern armed forces operating against near-peer adversaries in the age of strategic competition.
The proliferation of precision fires is clear to see within the
Warfighters on the ground operating LTDs face tactical challenges that include inaccessibility; size, weight and power (SWaP) limitations; austere environments and time limitations.
Reduced SWaP LTDs can now be integrated on board Group 1 Vertical Takeoff/Landing (VTOL) sUAS, providing precision fires to the lowest tactical level and reducing targeting cycles from minutes to just seconds.
Upgraded LTDs not only maximize mission effectiveness of units at the tactical edge, but also extend use cases to include border security, vehicle interdiction, and maritime/coastal applications.
A close companion of the LTD is the Laser Spot Tracker (LST). LST allows operators to see other platforms' laser spots, enabling them to verify and correct spots from multiple sources. LST helps units orchestrate their mission by coordinating the various laser designating platforms, improving attack efficiency and effectiveness.
The paper concludes with a quote from
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