Battleground close UAV systems

Tomorrow´s battleground environment asks tremendous demands on information or knowledge superiority. UAV systems will be an essential part of a global DBA system, especial to cover temporary lapses in an observation chain close to military units which is dependant on highquality information to gain maximum effect or even survival. This report describes three different UAV systems, all to be used in close corporation with battlefield units. The use of these systems is also discussed in a couple of scenarios. The report also shows the tactical advances the technical development offers and points out technology where research is needed to provide future UAV systems with desired functions.