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Modern weapon systems
rely on several guidance techniques. Laser guidance is the most
mature concept which offers the highest relative accuracy at
lowest cost. Several laser guidance methods are utilized, each
offers different advantages. For missile guidance, proportional
guidance is the most effective, as it provides the highest
accuracy in fixed and moving target engagement. The laser sensor
is placed on gimbals at the tip of the weapon. The sensor detects
the reflections of coded laser beams generated by the target
designator. Target illumination can be provided by the engaging
platform (the tank, helicopter or aircraft which fired the
missile) or by a remote designator (a ground team, scout/recce
vehicle, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or supporting aircraft).
Following is a list of
weapons regularly covered by Defense Update
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| Medium range |
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| Medium range /
Loitering: |
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| Short range |
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| Extended range
Ground A/T-Multi-Purpose |
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| UAV
Weapons/submunitions |
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| Precision Guided
Artillery/Mortar Munitions |
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| Others |
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