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Aggiornamenti per gli UAS Puma 3 AE e Puma LE I nuovi aggiornamenti rafforzano i sistemi aerei senza equipaggio (UAS) Puma per mantenere una navigazione affidabile e prestazioni di missione anche quando i segnali GNSS e di comunicazione sono inaffidabili, non disponibili o deliberatamente disturbati

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Компания AeroVironment представила новый БПЛА P550

Подготовка БПЛА P550 к вылету. Оператор устанавливает модуль полезной нагрузкиАмериканская компания AeroVironment, Inc. активно работает над созданием новых беспилотных летательных аппаратов и регулярно представляет свои новые разработки. На днях компания представила перспективный БПЛА под названием P550. Этот беспилотный самолёт имеет возможность вертикального взлёта и посадки,...... Читать дальше »

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Rheinmetall, AeroVironment jointly bid tactical drones to NATO

Rheinmetall, AeroVironment jointly bid tactical drones to NATO #India #Germany #NATO #USA #Rheinmetall #AeroVironment #drones #UAVs #army #airforce #military #defencenews @SecDef @GermanyDiplo @AmbAckermann @GermanyinIndia @RheinmetallAG @aerovironment

Rheinmetall, AeroVironment offer tactical drones to NATO: German defence company Rheinmetall and US unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) manufacturer AeroVironment have teamed to take part in a NATO special forces project. Group subsidiary Rheinmetall Technical Publications GmbH and AeroVironment have applied to participate in a procurement programme for a small UAS intended for special operations and…

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US Army to Equip Infantry with AeroVironment’s Long-Range Drones

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BAS-80: Russia’s Switchblade Loitering Munition

Reports from Russian media outlets announced on 18 September, that Android Technics/Technology, a Russian technology company, had developed an analogue of AeroVironment’s Switchblade 300 loitering munition. Imagery and footage of the BAS-80 was shared by Russian state news outlet RIA.

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U.S. to Deploy Thousands of Autonomous Anti-Armor Suicide Drones Against Potential Enemies - autoevolution

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NASA scientists are close to completing the first-ever accident investigation on another planet. Engineers from NASA’s Southern California Jet Propulsion Laboratory, working with AeroVironment, will publish a report on the final flight of the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter in the coming weeks.

But there is far more good than bad in assessing the cause of the mishap. Ingenuity was originally designed as a technology demonstration, expected to complete five test flights over 30 days. After close to three years, the unique helicopter launched on its 72nd flight on Jan. 18, 2024. According to NASA, “The investigation concludes that the inability of Ingenuity’s navigation system to provide accurate data during the flight likely caused a chain of events that ended the mission.”

The flight was planned as a vertical “hop” to check the Mars helicopter’s flight systems and take more photographs of the surface of the red planet. It climbed to 40 feet above the surface, hovered and captured some images. They it began a 19-second descent, which resulted in “halted communications.”

Ingenuity’s first pilot, Håvard Grip, said, “When running an accident investigation from 100 million miles away, you don’t have any black boxes or eyewitnesses. While multiple scenarios are viable with the available data, we have one we believe is most likely: Lack of surface texture gave the navigation system too little information to work with.”

In all, Ingenuity flew more than two hours of actual flight time on Mars, covering 30 times the distance NASA hoped it would. A black-and-white photo from the aircraft’s navigation camera confirmed rotor damage had occurred during Flight 72.

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War Profiteers

Remember President Dwight “Ike” Eisenhower, who after green-lighting the overthrow of Iran’s democracy in 1953 at the behest of petrochemical corporations, had a change of heart and warned about the Military Industrial Complex? Here are the top 100 USA Military Industrial Complex “defense” contractors, all corporate welfare queens mooching off the public, who have blood on their hands in Palestine and elsewhere:

Academi

Action Target

ADT Corporation

Advanced Armament Corporation

AECOM

Aerospace Corporation

Aerovironment

AirScan

AM General

American Petroleum Institute

Argon ST

ARINC

Artis

Assett

Astronautics Corporation of America

Atec

Aurora Flight Sciences

Axon Enterprise

United Kingdom BAE Systems

BAE Systems Inc

Ball Corporation

Ball Aerospace & Technologies

Barrett Firearms Manufacturing

Battelle Memorial Institute

Bechtel

Berico Technologies

Boeing Defense, Space & Security

Booz Allen Hamilton

Boston Dynamics

Bravo Strategic

CACI

Carlyle Group

Carnegie Mellon University

Ceradyne

Cloudera

Colt Defense

The Columbia Group

Computer Sciences Corporation

Concurrent Technologies Corporation

CSRA (IT services company)

Cubic Corporation

Omega Training Group

Curtiss-Wright

DeciBel Research

Dillon Aero

Dine Development Corporation

Draper Laboratories

DRS Technologies

DynCorp

Edison Welding Institute

[Israei]l Elbit Systems

M7 Aerospace

Ensco

United Kingdom/Military contractor Ernst & Young

Evergreen International Aviation

Exxon

Fluor Corporation

Force Protection Inc

Foster-Miller

Foster Wheeler

Franklin Armoury

General Atomics

General Dynamics

Bath Iron Works

General Dynamics Electric Boat

Gulfstream

Vangent

General Electric Military Jet Engines Division

Halliburton Corporation

Health Net

Hewlett-Packard

Honeywell

Humana Inc.

Huntington Ingalls Industries

Hybricon Corporation

IBM

Insight Technology

Intelsat

International Resources Group

iRobot

ITT Exelis

Jacobs Engineering Group

JANUS Research Group

Johns Hopkins University

Kaman Aircraft

KBR

Kearfott Corporation

Knight's Armament Company

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions

L3Harris Technologies

Aerojet

Brashear

[France] Lafayette Praetorian Group

Lake Shore Systems

Leidos

EOTech

Lewis Machine & Tool Company

Lockheed Martin

Gyrocam Systems

Sikorsky

LRAD Corporation

ManTech International

Maxar Technologies

McQ

Microsoft

Mission Essential Personnel

Motorola

Natel Electronic Manufacturing Services

Navistar Defense

Nextel

Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems

Northrop Grumman Ship Systems

Northrop Grumman Technical Services

Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems

NOVA

Oceaneering International

Olin Corporation; also see John M. Olin and John M. Olin Foundation

Oshkosh Corporation

Para-Ordnance

Perot Systems

Picatinny Arsenal

Pinnacle Armor

Precision Castparts Corporation

Raytheon Technologies

Collins Aerospace

Rockwell Collins

Goodrich Corporation

Pratt & Whitney

Raytheon Intelligence & Space

Raytheon Missiles & Defense

Raytheon BBN

Remington Arms

Rock Island Arsenal

Roundhill Group

Ruger

Saab Sensis

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)

SGIS

Sierra Nevada Corporation

Smith & Wesson

Smith Enterprise (SEI)

SPRATA

Springfield Armory

SRC Inc

SRI International

Stanley

Stewart & Stevenson

Swift Engineering

Tactical Air Support

Teledyne

Teledyne FLIR

Textron

AAI Corporation

Bell Helicopter Textron

Trijicon

TriWest Healthcare Alliance

Unisys

U.S. Ordnance

Verizon Communications

Vinnell Corporation

Westinghouse Electric Corporation

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U.S. Army cancels FARA program after observations on Ukraine's battlefield

The U.S. Army said it continues to learn from the battlefield, especially in Ukraine, and that air reconnaissance has changed fundamentally.

Fernando Valduga By Fernando Valduga 02/09/2024 - 10:22am Helicopters, Military

The U.S. Army decided to end its ambitious Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) program, a measure attributed to observations on the battlefield in Ukraine.

This decision, which represents one of the most notable cancellations in the recent history of the U.S. Department of Defense, comes despite an investment of at least $2 billion and an additional request of $5 billion for the next five years.

Launched in 2018 with great expectations, the FARA program aimed to revolutionize approaches to acquiring complex and expensive weapon systems. Prototypes of industry leaders Bell Textron (Bell 360 Invictus) and Sikorsky of Lockheed Martin (Raider X) were expected to take off this year, filling the gap in the armed recognition left by the retirement of the OH-58 Kiowa Warrior helicopter.

The closure of the FARA program left industry partners disappointed, with Sikorsky and Bell Textron expressing confidence in their prototypes and disappointment with the Army's decision.

On Thursday, the Army's top acquisition officers outlined a new vision for their aviation strategy, not only discontinuing the FARA program, but also dismantling their entire fleet of Shadow and Raven unmanned aircraft. The U.S. Army inventory included more than 575 Shadows and 19,000 Ravens.

Sikorsky Raider X.

Doug Bush, head of acquisitions of the Army, announced the decision to stop the deployment of the Black Hawk UH-60 utility helicopter model Victor for the Army National Guard, opting for the UH-60 model Mike, the last variant used by the active force. The acquisition of the next generation helicopter engine has also been postponed. The resources released with these decisions will be redirected to strengthen the existing Army fleet, investing in Black Hawks, the latest variant of the CH-47F Block II Chinook cargo helicopter, the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program and research and development efforts to improve unmanned aerial reconnaissance capacity.

The change from a manned helicopter to armed reconnaissance missions is rooted in the evolution of the war scenario, influenced by the observations of the conflict in Ukraine. In a statement, the Chief of Staff of the Army, General Randy George, said: "We are learning from the battlefield, especially in Ukraine, that air reconnaissance has fundamentally changed... Sensors and weapons mounted on a variety of unmanned systems and in space are more ubiquitous, more far-reaching and cheaper than ever."

UAS RQ-7B Shadow.

UAS RQ-11B Raven.

The U.S. Army plans to complete FARA's prototyping activities by the end of fiscal year 2024, providing service and industry with an opportunity to transfer technology development to other programs. Although specific financial details have not been disclosed, the U.S. Army intends to allocate more funds for the recognition of Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) that are capable of surviving high-level combat, including the Tactical UAS of the Future and LEs (launched efects).

The withdrawal of a part of the Shadow fleet, developed during the counter-insurgency years, and the aged Raven platform are part of the Army's broader plan to replace them with a Tactical UAS of the Future. After a competitive process, AeroVironment initially received a $8 million contract in 2022, and the Army has since reduced the selection to Textron and Griffon Aerospace, both currently building prototypes in the hope of securing an FTUAS production contract.

Tags: 360 InvictusMilitary AviationBell HelicoptersFARA -Future Attack Reconnaissance AircraftHelicoptersRAIDER XsikorskyUS Army - U.S. Army

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Switchblade per US Army e Paesi Alleati AeroVironment fornirà loitering munitions Switchblade al US Army ed a Paesi Alleati, tra cui Svezia, Romania e Lituania

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Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Market: Trends, Opportunities, and Forecast

Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Market: Trends, Opportunities, and Forecast

The global Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Market size was valued at USD 6135 Million in 2021 and is projected to reach from USD XX Million in 2022 to USD 52728 Million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 27% during the forecast period (2022–2030). Electric vehicle chargers are devices that supply electric energy to electric vehicles, enabling them to operate. The growing adoption of electric vehicles is driving the demand for electric vehicle chargers.

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Industry Key Trends

Some of the key trends in the electric vehicle charger market include:

Increasing adoption of electric vehicles : The growing concern about climate change and government initiatives to promote the adoption of electric vehicles are driving the demand for electric vehicle chargers.

Advancements in charging technology : The development of fast-charging technologies, such as DC Fast Charging, is making electric vehicle charging more convenient and efficient.

Growing investment in electric vehicle charging infrastructure : Governments and companies are investing heavily in the development of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, which is driving the demand for electric vehicle chargers.

Increasing focus on sustainability : The growing concern about climate change and the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are driving the demand for sustainable transportation solutions, including electric vehicles and electric vehicle chargers.

Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Market Size and Share

The global electric vehicle charger market size was valued at USD 6135 Million in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 52728 Million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 27% during the forecast period.

Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Market Statistics

Some of the key statistics in the electric vehicle charger market include:

The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 27% during the forecast period.

The battery electric vehicle segment is expected to account for the largest share of the market.

The onboard chargers segment is expected to account for the largest share of the market.

Regional Trends

The electric vehicle charger market can be segmented into four regions: North America, APAC, Europe, and LAMEA.

North America

The North American electric vehicle charger market is driven by the growing adoption of electric vehicles in the region. The United States is the largest market in the region, followed by Canada and Mexico.

APAC

The APAC electric vehicle charger market is driven by the rapid growth of the electric vehicle market in countries such as China, Japan, and South Korea.

Europe

The European electric vehicle charger market is driven by the growing adoption of electric vehicles in the region. Germany is the largest market in the region, followed by the UK, France, and Italy.

LAMEA

The LAMEA electric vehicle charger market is driven by the growing adoption of electric vehicles in countries such as Brazil, South Africa, and Turkey.

Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Market Segmentations

The electric vehicle charger market can be segmented based on vehicle type, charging type, and end-user.

By Vehicle Type

Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV)

Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)

Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)

By Charging Type

Onboard Chargers

Off-board Chargers

By End User

Residential

Commercial

Market Segmentation: https://straitsresearch.com/report/electric-vehicle-charger-market/segmentation

Top Players in Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Market

ABB Ltd.

Robert Bosch GmbH

Siemens AG

Delphi Automotive

Chroma ATE

Aerovironment Inc.

Silicon Laboratories

Chargemaster PLC

Schaffner Holdings AG

POD Point.

Detailed Table of Content report: @https://straitsresearch.com/report/electric-vehicle-charger-market/toc

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Global Mobile Cardiac Telemetry Systems Market: Trends, Opportunities, and Challenges by 2031

The market for MCT Systems is currently growing very rapidly due to the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases, advances in technology, and increased usage of remote patient monitoring solutions. MCT systems allow continuous cardiac activity monitoring outside the clinical environment. This enables healthcare providers to take early interventions to improve patient outcomes.

In 2023, the size of the mobile cardiac telemetry systems market was at US$ 0.74 billion, and by 2031, it is expected to reach US$ 2.26 billion. Further, this is likely to gain a CAGR of 12.2% during 2023-2031.

Market Dynamics

There are several key growth enablers for the MCT systems market:

Increasing incidence of Cardiovascular Diseases: Cardiovascular diseases are the killers of the world. Full control over management of those conditions is quite possible due to early diagnosis and suitable time of treatment. MCTs can offer consistent, reliable, and accessible continuous monitoring of the heart.

Technological Advancements: Advanced technologies such as wireless communicationand miniaturized sensors have improved the functionality and usability of MCT systems. The advancement in technologies has led to more comfortable, smaller devices with improved data transmission capabilities.

Increasing Adoption of Remote Patient Monitoring: Remote patient monitoring is an effective and cost-efficient mode of healthcare delivery. MCT systems are part of the RPM solutions, which enables healthcare providers to monitor patients and intervene promptly in case of abnormalities.

Increasing Geriatric Population: The geriatric population has the ease of getting cardiac diseases. Since the population of elders is increasing, the requirement of cardiac monitoring systems, for instance, MCT, is expected to increase as well.

Market Segmentation

On Basis Of Technology •  Lead Based •  Patch Based

On Basis of End User •  Hospitals •  Ambulatory Surgical Centers •  Cardiac centers

On Basis of Region •  North America •  Europe •  Asia-Pacific •  South and Central America •  Middle East and Africa

Competitive Landscape

•  Israel Aerospace Industries IAI •  Northrop Grumman Corporation •  Yamaha Motorsports •  Aviation Industry Corporation of China AVIC •  UMS Skeldar •  UAVOS Inc •  Delft Dynamics •  Schiebel Group •  AeroVironment Inc •  Kaman Aerospace

Future Opportunities

The MCT systems market seems promising in the future. Several factors will drive its growth:

Integration with Artificial Intelligence (AI): AI analytics can be used to further enhance the interpretation of ECG data, which allows for earlier detection of a potential cardiac event and improved management of patients.

Wearable Devices: MCT capabilities can be integrated into wearable devices, such as smartwatches and fitness trackers, for continuous, non-intrusive cardiac monitoring.

Cloud-Based Solutions: It would provide cloud-based solutions offering secure data storage, remote access, and real-time monitoring of patient data.

Conclusion-

The MCT systems market will witness significant growth in the near future as cardiovascular diseases grow in incidence, technology advances, and the remote patient monitoring solution gains more acceptance. In this regard, the next generations of MCT systems are likely to find integration with other health technologies and therefore enhance patient care and outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions-

Which is the largest regional market for Mobile Cardiac Telemetry Systems? Ans: - North America is the largest regional market for Mobile Cardiac Telemetry Systems.

Which are the top companies to hold the market share in the Mobile Cardiac Telemetry Systems market? Ans: - Medtronic, BioTelemetry Inc. Philips, Applied Cardiac Systems Inc., Medicomp Inc., Preventice Solutions Inc Boston Scientific Corporation, The Scottcare Corporation, Medicalgorithmics SA, Zoll Medical Corporation Asahi Kasei Group, Telerhythmics LLC, iRhythm Technologies Inc are the top companies to hold the market share.

What will be the growth rate of the market during the forecast period of 2023 to 2031? Ans: - The Market for Mobile Cardiac Telemetry Systems is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 12.2% between the forecast period of 2023 to 2031.

How big is the Mobile Cardiac Telemetry Systems market? Ans: The size of the global Mobile Cardiac Telemetry Systems market was US$ 0.74 billion in the year 2023 and will rise to US$ 2.26 billion in 2031.

Which are the sub-segments of the Mobile Cardiac Telemetry Systems market? Ans: - The Mobile Cardiac Telemetry Systems market is classified into Technology, End User, and region.

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Την υλοποίηση του προγράμματος απόκτησης drone που έχει αποφασίσει από το 2023 το ΓΕΕΘΑ ενέκρινε το ΚΥΣΕΑ στη συνεδρίαση της Παρασκευής 14 Δεκεμβρίου, το οποίο έχει ανακοινωθεί ότι χρηματοδοτηθεί κατά 70% από αμερικανικές πιστώσεις. Μεταξύ άλλων, το ΚΥΣΕΑ ενέκρινε το πρόγραμμα αγοράς drones «έξυπνων» πυρομαχικών Switchblade 300 και Switchblade 600, ύψους 75,2 εκατ. ευρώ. Το Κογκρέσο των ΗΠΑ έχεζι εγκρίνει για την Ελλάδα, λόγω της βοήθειας που προσέφερε στον πόλεμο της Ουκρανίας πιστώσεις 55 εκατ. δολαρίων, που συνεπάγεται ότι θα καλυφθεί περίπου το 70% της συνολικής δαπάνης. Όπερ σημαίνει ότι η Ελλάδα θα επενδύσει τελικά γύρω στα 20 με 25 εκατ. Η συνολική χρηματοδότηση του προγράμματος ήταν αυτή που ανάγκασε και τις ένοπλες δυνάμεις να εγκαταλείψουν τον αρχικό σχεδιασμό για διαμοιρασμό της προμήθειας σε δύο εταιρίες, την ισραηλινή Aeronautics που προσέφερε το Orbiter 1K και την αμερικανική AeroVironment με το Switchblade. Η συμφωνία περιλαμβάνει τις δύο εκδόσεις Switchblade, εξομοιωτές εκπαίδευσης, μονάδες χειρισμού και πρόγραμμα εν συνεχεία υποστήριξης και, σύμφωνα με πληροφορίες, θα υλοποιηθεί σε σύντομο χρονικό διάστημα. Εξίσου γρήγορη θα είναι και η ενσωμάτωση των συστημάτων στις μονάδες των ενόπλων δυνάμεων, οι οποίες διαθέτουν ήδη σημαντική εμπειρία από ασκήσεις και συνεκπαιδεύσεις με τους Αμερικανούς. Οι ένοπλες δυνάμεις θα προμηθευτούν δύο τύπους drone «καμικάζι», 390 συστήματα Switchblade 300 και 200 συστήματα Switchblade 600 καθώς και 76 μονάδες χειρισμού. Σύμφωνα με πληροφορίες, ο σχεδιασμός του ΓΕΕΘΑ προβλέπει την τοποθέτησή τους σε μονάδες πεζικού στα νησιά του Αιγαίου και στον Εβρο, ενώ «έξυπνα» πυρομαχικά θα αποκτήσουν και τμήματα των ειδικών επιχειρήσεων. Τα Switchblade θα επιχειρούν από ξηρά και θάλασσα, καθώς ορισμένα συστήματα θα εγκατασταθούν σε τροχοφόρα Humvee και τεθωρακισμένα τύπου Μ-1117 αλλά και στα σκάφη ανορθόδοξου πολέμου Mark V και τις κανονιοφόρους του Πολεμικού Ναυτικού, προσφέροντας ευελιξία και ταχύτητα στη χρήση τους. Τα specs των drones Τα Switchblade ανήκουν στην κατηγορία των περιφερόμενων πυρομαχικών (Loitering Munitions) ή drones «καμικάζι» όπως συνήθως αποκαλούνται. Είναι μικρά drones που φέρουν εκρηκτική κεφαλή και καθοδηγούνται στον στόχο από τον χειριστή τους. Η αξία τους στα πεδία των πολεμικών συγκρούσεων, τα οποία έχουν κατακλυστεί από περιφερόμενα πυρομαχικά, είναι δεδομένη, όπως αποδεικνύεται από τις επιχειρήσεις στην Ουκρανία, στον Καύκασο, στην Αφρική και στη Μέση Ανατολή. Οι Αμερικανοί προμηθεύουν με Switchblade τις ουκρανικές εμπροσθοφυλακές με εντυπωσιακά αποτελέσματα σε αποστολές εναντίον προσωπικού, τεθωρακισμένων και αρμάτων μάχης. Το Switchblade 300 είναι μικρό σε μέγεθος, ελαφρύ καθώς ζυγίζει 2,5 κιλά και χωράει σε σακίδιο πλάτης. Η καθοδήγησή του γίνεται με ηλεκτροοπτικά ή υπέρυθρες και χειριστής το κατευθύνει στον στόχο με τη χρήση ενός τάμπλετ. Πετώντας στις 15.000 πόδια μπορεί να προσβάλει εχθρικές μονάδες σε βάθος 10 χιλιομέτρων με απόλυτη ακρίβεια χωρίς να γίνει αντιληπτό. Το Switchblade 600 είναι μεγαλύτερο, διαθέτει αντιαρματική κεφαλή 15 κιλών και μπορεί να χρησιμοποιηθεί κατά θωρακισμένων στόχων, όπως Τεθωρακισμένα Οχήματα Μεταφοράς Προσωπικού (ΤΟΜΑ), άρματα μάχης, στρατιωτικές και πολιτικές υποδομές ή οχυρωμένες θέσεις. Το drone μπορεί να επιχειρεί σε αποστάσεις μεγαλύτερες των 40 χιλιομέτρων και αν δεν βρει στόχο επιστρέφει στο σημείο εκτόξευσης ώστε να ξαναχρησιμοποιηθεί. Τα περιφερόμενα πυρομαχικά λειτουργούν ως πολλαπλασιαστές ισχύος, επιχειρώντας πίσω από τις εχθρικές γραμμές. Με ιδιαίτερα χαμηλό κόστος και εύκολη υποστήριξη είναι ικανά για πλήγματα ακριβείας σε μεγάλες αποστάσεις, χωρίς να αποκαλύπτεται η θέση του επιτιθέμενου, ενώ, εκτός από την προσβολή μέσων και προσωπικού ασκούν και σημαντική ψυχολογική πίεση στον αμυνόμενο που είναι σχεδόν αδύνατο να αντιληφθεί ότι αποτελεί στόχο.     Read the full article