BLUF
Some models able to be launched from MQ-9 Reaper drones, others used in Ukraine. Mass production aims at 1000's per month. UAVs combine surveillance and precision strike, offering rapid, distributed, cost-effective, low-risk options.Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the design and employment concept of loitering munitions (ISR + strike fusion), including common variants (portable, vehicle-mounted, air-launched) and mission profiles.
- Assess operational benefits—persistent overwatch, fast time-to-target, reduced risk to aircrew, scalable payloads and lower cost-per-engagement against limitations.
- Evaluate doctrinal, legal, and integration considerations for adopting loitering munitions within ADF force structures, targeting processes, and joint/coalition operations.
