Loitering Munition: Impact, Response and Approach to its Integration into Smaller Armed Forces
Loitering Munition: Impact, Response and Approach to its Integration into Smaller Armed Forces
Author(s): Jaroslav Galba, Markéta Licková, Vlastimil Vašíček, Vladimír VyklickýSubject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, International relations/trade, Security and defense, Military policy, Welfare systems, Political economy, Methodology and research technology
Published by: Univerzita obrany - Centrum bezpečnostních a vojenskostrategických studií
Keywords: Armed Conflicts; Autonomous Systems; Drones; Loitering Munition; UAS;
Summary/Abstract: The article analyzes loitering munition as a distinct category separate from traditional UAVs and examines its role in recent armed conflicts. Drawing on qualitative and quantitative analysis, it finds that these systems have become a persistent feature of modern warfare, which is also reflected in the rapid expansion of acquisition efforts within NATO countries after years of stagnation. Building on these findings, the article introduces four functional criteria defining loitering munition and provides a targeted DOTMLPFI mapping that outlines the key requirements and indicative metrics needed to achieve full operational capability. The study shows that progress across all DOTMLPFI domains is essential for effective and sustainable integration, particularly in smaller armed forces.
Journal: Vojenské rozhledy
- Issue Year: 34/2025
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 201-222
- Page Count: 21
- Language: English
