Meaning of loitering munition | Babel Free

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A munition, often a UAV, that waits passively around the target area and attacks only once a target is located.

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“Loitering munitions can circle overhead for extended periods of time, searching for potential targets over a wide area and, once they find⟳ one, destroy⟳ it. Unlike homing munitions, loitering munitions do not require⟳ precise intelligence on enemy targets before launch⟳.”

“She noted that the report⟳ stated the Kargu-2 and “other loitering munitions” attacked convoys and retreating fighters. Loitering munitions, which are simpler autonomous weapons that are designed to hover on their own⟳ in an area before crashing into a target⟳, have⟳ been used in several other conflicts, Ms. Franke said.”

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