unmanned aerial systems

Radical Islamist Weaponized Drone Use I&W (Indications & Warning) in Africa: A Terrorism Research Note

ZFTWARNING — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 01:39:37 +0000

Radical Islamist Weaponized Drone Use I&W (Indications & Warning) in Africa: A Terrorism Research Note ZFTWARNING Fri, 12/01/2023 - 8:39pm

Categories: drones - unmanned aerial systems - El Centro 1 December 2023 The global rise of drones has made vast changes to how countries wage war, spy on their enemies, and even deliver goods. Terrorist groups are also rapidly incorporating drone technology for intelligence, propaganda, and attack purposes. The impact of weaponized drone use has been felt in conflicts all over the world including the Russo-Ukraine war, conflicts in the Middle East, and now it has begun to enter Africa. There have been more struggles between governments and violent nonstate actors in Africa than anywhere in the world, and now that drones are actively being used by radical Islamist terrorist organizations in the continent, it is important to analyze how they have utilized drones since 2018 and how that usage may change via an indications and warning (I&W) perspective.

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Perspective – Send in the Robots: Counter-Terrorism Response and Emerging Drone Technology

ZFTWARNING — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 20:26:08 +0000

Perspective – Send in the Robots: Counter-Terrorism Response and Emerging Drone Technology ZFTWARNING Fri, 11/17/2023 - 3:26pm

Terrorists, suicide bombers in particular, create chaos and bring death and destruction to the masses. Not only are innocent people hurt or killed, buildings and critical infrastructure will likely be damaged or destroyed. Police, firefighters, medics, and other first responders may struggle to respond when bridges and roads are compromised and saving lives means entering collapsing, contaminated buildings and potentially placing their own lives at risk. Drones are increasingly being used to help.

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Drone Losses Impact Turkey’s Fighting in Libya

ZFTWARNING — Sun, 10 May 2020 20:39:27 +0000

Drone Losses Impact Turkey’s Fighting in Libya ZFTWARNING Sun, 05/10/2020 - 4:39pm

Libya experienced a steep increase in fighting last month. The April fighting produced significant lessons learned, especially with respect to drones and counter drone technology. These included the employment of unmanned “kamikaze” loitering munitions by the GNA and HAF, the appearance of handheld counter drone systems, and advanced commercial-off-the-shelf flight components being used to support reconnaissance and surveillance.

The Trajectory of Intelligence Practice from DESERT SHIELD to IRAQI FREEDOM to Today

Peter J. Munson — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 07:30:00 +0000

The Trajectory of Intelligence Practice from DESERT SHIELD to IRAQI FREEDOM to Today Peter J. Munson Wed, 03/20/2013 - 3:30am

The trajectory of developments holds value as a guide to the challenges of the next decade and the education and training needed to meet them.