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Built for the Mission: UAV Component Requirements for LUCAS (Low-cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System) Aircraft
The development of low-cost unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is placing greater emphasis on the relationship between component performance, system reliability, and acquisition cost. The LUCAS (Low-cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System) program is a reflection of this shift, with the U.S. Department of War (DoW) funding development and procurement activities for systems targeting a price…
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Built for the Mission: UAV Component Requirements in cUAS
Counter-UAS (cUAS) is increasingly becoming an exercise in economics as much as technology. When the threat consists of relatively inexpensive drones, the effectiveness of a countermeasure is not limited to whether it can defeat the target. The cost, availability, reliability, and scalability of the countermeasure also become important considerations. This is particularly relevant for…
