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Publication
Issues in Science and Technology
Review
How smart have weapons become?
Abstract
The advancement in military weapons is discussed. The technological advancement enables the guided weapons to provide theater-range artillery fire accurately across an entire battle area. Surveillance can be carried out by forward observers on the ground and in part by small drone aircraft, equipped with global positioning system (GPS).