Military Science and Tactics

Military Science and Tactics

Examining the challenges of dealing with unmanned aircraft systems

Document Type : Research/Original/Regular Article

Authors
1 Faculty Member of AJA Command and Staff University, Tehran, Iran.
2 Assistant of Prof. in Supreme National Defense University and Strategic Research, Tehran, Iran
3 Associate Prof. Of Supreme National Defense University and Strategic Research, Tehran, Iran
4 Assistant Prof. in AJA Command & Staff University, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
Examining the challenges of dealing with unmanned aircraft systems

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to examine the challenges of dealing with drone systems and its impact on the air defense system in the future battle scene and to provide solutions to solve the existing problems and obstacles. This research is of an applied type and library study methods and reference to documents and questionnaire tools were used to collect data and targeted sampling was used to select the sample size of the statistical population under research. AHP method has been used to weight and determine the priority of air defense challenges (detection systems, command and control systems, and weapon systems) on the dependent variable (combating drone systems). The results of the research showed that the main research variables with a correlation coefficient of less than 0.1 have an effect on dealing with the drone system. The suggestions of this research are the emphasis and attention of the air defense commanders on the stated challenges according to the results of the research, as well as the need to upgrade the air defense systems in the future battle scenes, with the priority of adopting comprehensive defense strategies and improving the capabilities of detecting drones. The passenger has a low radar cross-section and the use of new technologies in weapon systems.
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