The Emergence of UCAV Systems (Part 1)

http://www.defpro.com/daily/details/417/

This article is to provide a review of the current status of UCAV
(Unmanned Combat Air Vehicles) around the world, addressing both
technological issues as well as operational implications. Having been
published in one the recent issues of MILITARY TECHNOLOGY, it is
reproduced here as part of the current defpro.focus "Taking UAVs to
the Next Level" which can be accessed here:
http://www.defpro.com/focus/profile/uav/. To provide you a
comprehensive but still clear overview, this article has been divided
into two parts. Part 2 will be published at defpro.com on 7 October
2009.