Understanding Loitering Munitions

Loitering Ammunition is quickly becoming a must-have in modern arsenals. The development of new technologies and the reduction of manufacturing costs and challenges have led to a rapid adoption of the technology, which was only compounded by its effective use in recent conflicts. What was once launched by significantly sized platforms has undergone rapid miniaturisation, giving new breath to dismounted indirect fire teams. The following piece introduces this revolutionary technology and dives into the US’s adoption efforts.