Consider the following statements with respect to loitering munition:
1. It is a one-time-use weapon designed to find a target and crash into it.
2. It reduces human fatalities but leads to an increase in economic costs.
3. It can be controlled in real time, with live video feeds allowing operators to identify and confirm targets before launching an attack.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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Consider the following statements with respect to loitering munition:
1. It is a one-time-use weapon designed to find a target and crash into it.
2. It reduces human fatalities but leads to an increase in economic costs.
3. It can be controlled in real time, with live video feeds allowing operators to identify and confirm targets before launching an attack.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

TutorArc · Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is correct: Loitering munitions, also called "kamikaze drones," are one-time use weapons. They loiter over an area, search for a target, and then crash into it, detonating on impact.

Statement 2 is not correct: While loitering munitions can reduce human risk on the attacker&rsquo;s side (by avoiding manned missions), they are often cheaper than traditional counterparts such as missiles and aircrafts. Loitering munitions price range between $2000 to $200000 which are way cheaper than their traditional counterparts whose price can go in millions and billions of dollars.

Statement 3 is correct: Operators can control loitering munitions in real time, using live video feeds to identify and confirm targets before striking. Many loitering munitions (e.g., Switchblade, Harop, etc.) provide real-time surveillance and video feeds.This allows human operators to confirm the target and abort the strike if needed, improving precision and accountability.

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Consider the following statements with respect to loitering munition: 1. It is a one-time-use weapon designed to find a target and crash into it. 2. It reduces human fatalities but leads to an increase in economic costs. 3. It can be controlled in real time, with live video feeds allowing operators to identify and confirm targets before launching an attack. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

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