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Bezposádkový pozemný prostriedok ako multiplikátor sily boja v zastavaných priestoroch
Unmanned Ground Vehicle as a Force Multiplier in Urban Operations

Author(s): Jaroslav Matejka
Subject(s): Security and defense, Military policy, ICT Information and Communications Technologies
Published by: Univerzita obrany - Centrum bezpečnostních a vojenskostrategických studií
Keywords: Urban Operations; Operation Phantom Fury; Megacity; Military robots; UGV

Summary/Abstract: The article discusses advanced aspects in urban operations for presumed military robotics applications. The rise of city population and increasing number of cities stands new treats for warfare. First part of the article reminds steep rise of population and populated urban areas, dangers for today’s deployed troops are shortly discussed in the second part, outlining some features there. Results lead to a possible solution of upgrading combat-space awareness, multiplying firepower capacity and combat support. Two examples of Unmanned Ground Vehicles in next part present the possible way of future development and finally conclusion outlines required characteristics for these UGVs during urban operations.

  • Issue Year: 26/2017
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 119-134
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: Slovak