Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems of the Czech Armed Forces Cover Image

Budoucí taktické bezpilotní vzdušné systémy Armády České republiky
Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems of the Czech Armed Forces

Author(s): Jan Nohel, Marek Pavlačka, Petr Stodola
Subject(s): Security and defense
Published by: Univerzita obrany - Centrum bezpečnostních a vojenskostrategických studií
Keywords: Sensor; Weapon System; Compatibility; Autonomy; Target Identification

Summary/Abstract: The article deals with the basic characteristics and tactical-technical requirements for the tactical unmanned aerial system (TUAS), which is planned to be implemented in the Czech Armed Forces in the upcoming years. Based on the results of the comparison of the Czech Armed Forces requirements with the parameters corresponding to the TUAS, the Hermes 900 and Heron systems of Israeli production appear to be the most suitable variants. Both aircrafts can represent a comprehensive solution in this area. They both have a long tradition of production, research and development and of course, they both meet the requirements for TUAS within NATO and the European traffic operations accreditation. However, the decisive selection parameter, apart from security risks and compatibility, is also the purchase price. The main goal of the article is to bring a view of the issue from a broader context and to find a possible way-out together with an evaluation of the advantages and disadvantages of each of the proposed variants.

  • Issue Year: 31/2022
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 51-70
  • Page Count: 20
  • Language: Czech
Toggle Accessibility Mode