Ground, air, or sea-launched kinetic munitions that utilize onboard sensors, algorithms, and control methods to improve estimates on the target state, understand the implications of the engagement situation/environment, or develop engagement geometries that are otherwise unavailable
to a conventional weapon.
Is there any research related to the use of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems equipped with ultraviolet-C (UVC) lighting for antimicrobial or decontamination activities in support of emergency medical, disaster, or counter-biological warfare in response to man-made biological threats?
What multifrequency wideband apertures (antennas) can support Group 3 or larger UAVs?
What BLOS communications systems can function on and support Group 3 and larger UAVs?
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