Title :
New technology transforms tactics in Afghanistan [warfare technology]
Author :
Kariya, S. ; Kaufman, Peter
fDate :
4/1/2002 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The astonishingly successful US bombing campaign in Afghanistan marks the beginning of a new era of battle. For the first time in the history of air warfare, a largely remote onslaught toppled a hostile government. This paper examines how the wide use of precision-guided bombs has revolutionized warfare
Keywords :
explosions; military avionics; missiles; Afghanistan; USA; air warfare; bombing campaign; combat strategy; precision-guided bombs; warfare technology; Aircraft navigation; Communication system control; Costs; Digital communication; Government; History; Lighting control; Missiles; Page description languages; Weapons;
Journal_Title :
Spectrum, IEEE
