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Countermeasures for Combatting the Terrorist Use of Aerial Drones — Bringing Research and Innovation to Operational Reality
Countermeasures for Combatting the Terrorist Use of Aerial Drones — Bringing Research and Innovation to Operational Reality

Author(s): David FORTUNE, Holger Nitsch, Andrew STANIFORTH
Subject(s): Security and defense
Published by: Akademia Policji w Szczytnie
Keywords: aerial; counter-drone; counter-terrorism; drones; innovation; protect; security; systems; technology; threat; training; unmanned vehicle; vulnerability

Summary/Abstract: This article outlines the issues surrounding unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) illegal incursions and malicious attacks that occur with alarming regularity, providing evidence of the continuing threat posed by actors with hostile intentions, including committed and motivated activists seeking to pursue their political, ideological or environmental goals. As unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) (drone) technology continues to evolve rapidly, the response to UAVs threats must keep pace with it, with an understanding of the dangers and risks posed by drones remaining a key element in reducing incidents involving illegal drones.

  • Issue Year: 14/2022
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 173-181
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: English
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