A Sneak Peek of Future Warfare

An overview of some of the most promising advancements in land-based weaponry that will significantly impact the modern battles

- ROHIT GOEL

IN THE RAPIDLY EVOLVING landscape of military technology, advanced weapon systems for land forces are taking centre stage. These cutting-edge technologies promise to revolutionize warfare by providing unprecedented advantages over conventional weapons. From Directed Energy Weapons (DEWs) to Precision-Guided Missiles (PGMs) and beyond, these systems are poised to redefine the capabilities of ground-based forces.

Unmanned Combat Ground Vehicles (UCGVs)

UCGVs represent a category of unmanned land-based vehicles engineered to execute military operations autonomously, devoid of human intervention. These vehicles can be armed with an assortment of weaponry, including machine guns, grenade launchers, and missiles, and can also be equipped with various sensors like cameras and radar to augment situational awareness. The advantages of UCGVs over traditional manned vehicles are manifold:

Reduced Risk of Casualties: UCGVs can undertake perilous tasks without exposing human soldiers to potential harm.

Heightened Capabilities: UCGVs can be armed with weapons and sensors that might be impractical or dangerous to deploy on manned vehicles.

Enhanced Flexibility: UCGVs can be deployed in locations inaccessible to manned vehicles, such as confined spaces like tunnels or densely populated areas.

Reconnaissance: UCGVs could function as scouts, surveying terrain ahead of friendly forces and identifying enemy positions.

Surveillance: UCGVs could be employed to monitor enemy activities and positions.

Target Acquisition: UCGVs could identify and track enemy targets, contributing valuable intelligence to the operation.