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Title: | Reducing Asymmetry in Countering Uncrewed Aircraft Systems |
Authors: | Christian Thiessen, Douglas L. Van Bossuyt Britta Hale |
Keywords: | Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) Surface (JCA-EKS) Cyberattack Aircraft |
Issue Date: | 6-May-2022 |
Publisher: | Acquisition Research Program |
Citation: | Published--Unlimited Distribution |
Series/Report no.: | Acquisition Management;SYM-AM-22-125 |
Abstract: | Current Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) rely heavily on low-efficiency techniques such as broadband radio frequency (RF) jamming and high-intensity lasers. Not only do such techniques come at the cost of second and third order effects—such as collateral jamming risks to operational systems, a large RF footprint, and high energy use—but they also present an asymmetry between threat and response. Many commercial, off-the-shelf UAS devices are inexpensive compared to the C-UAS systems historically under focus in Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition. This work argues for leveling that asymmetry by exploring C-UAS autonomy-on-autonomy options by using cyberattack payload capabilities residing on a UAS. By reducing the attack surface to focus on a particular target, these cyber techniques provide scalpel-edged control to the operator, reducing risk to own systems, RF footprint, and collateral damage. |
Description: | SYM Presentation |
URI: | https://dair.nps.edu/handle/123456789/4640 |
Appears in Collections: | Annual Acquisition Research Symposium Proceedings & Presentations |
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SYM-AM-22-125.pdf | Presentation | 1.7 MB | Adobe PDF | View/Open |
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