What are smart weapons?

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Smart weapons include a set of next-generation weapon systems that were incorporated into the arsenals of the great powers. Such weapons are characterized by relying on dwindling human controls. Its development is a direct result of the significant technological developments in recent decades. In the operation of these weapons play a major role satellites, lasers, robots and computers, among other advanced devices. Its widespread use transformed and will continue to change, to a large extent, the war production planning. On the other hand, these elements have led to a revolution in military tactics and strategy of the States that have these weapons.

When started using smart weapons?

Back in the Vietnam War were used some of these devices. His large-scale use was recorded during the Gulf War in 1991. these systems were also used in the Kosovo crisis, when in 1999 the Organization of the North Atlantic Treaty launched massive bombing raids on Yugoslavia.

Among the first smart weapons were counted Cruise missiles, which fly at very low altitude and are able to go detecting and avoiding the terrain. Other teams in this class are the bombs and missiles that use sensors, infrared or laser to locate their targets. There are also smart mines that explode when they are activated thermal or laser devices. The massive introduction of computers can direct the artillery fire with great precision. The satellite data collection and processing via computers can provide almost any enemy movement.

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