DRONE DELIVERY OF CBNRECy – DEW WEAPONS Emerging Threats of Mini-Weapons of Mass Destruction and Disruption

by Randall K. Nichols, Dr. Suzanne Sincavage, Dr. Hans C. Mumm

Drone Delivery of CBNRECy – DEW Emerging Threats of Mini-Weapons of Mass Destruction and Disruption (WMDD) is our sixth textbook in a series covering the world of UASs & UUVs. Our textbook takes on a new purview for UASs / CUAS / UUVs (drones) – how they can be used to deploy Weapons of Mass Destruction and Deception against CBRNE and civilian targets of opportunity. We are concerned with the future use of these inexpensive devices and their availability to maleficent actors. Our work suggests that UASs in air and underwater UUVs will be the future of military and civilian terrorist operations. UAS / UUVs can deliver a huge punch for a low investment and minimize human casualties. Repeating, we are concerned with the future use of these inexpensive devices and their availability to maleficent actors. As I write this description, we are on the 63rd day of the savage invasion of Ukraine by Russia under President Putin. The Russian drone fleet numbers are above 500. They have had five years to grow their fleet. Russia currently uses them for domestic security, Syrian operations, and defense. (Facon, 2016) In the conflict, Russian troops seriously outnumber Ukrainian forces. However, on February 8, 2022, a Forbes report stated that Ukraine used 20 Turkish TB-2 drones to hit Russian targets and offset some of Russia's enormous military advantages. (Malsin, 2022) According to Fox News, on February 27, 2022, President Putin ordered nuclear deterrent forces status raised to “special combat readiness” (Colton, 2022)News like this in just one conflict suggests that UASs in air and underwater UUVs will be the future of military and civilian terrorist operations. UAS / UUVs can deliver a huge punch for a low investment and minimize human casualties. Our team believes that China is watching both the United States’ Neville Chamberlain appeasement strategy and the aggressive nature of Russia in its full-scale invasion of its neighbor. This portends that Taiwan is the next meal on the global plate. Unfortunately, two other state actors have season Iran and North Korea. Iran's drone fleet is impressive and has caused other Gulf states' inventories to escalate (UAE, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Israel) (Barrie, 2021). North Korea (NK) lies about its air power. However, one report states that NK will have drones with stealth capability. (Choi, 2021) Maybe. According to Datablog, the US has the most drones and is best equipped for warfare. China, of course, might dispute these statistics. (DATABLOG, 2012) However, carrying a big stick doesn't count anymore in the UAS's future military play without the will to use it.Our Wildcat team is composed of some impressive SMEs. We divided the work into four sections. Section 1 covers Chemical, Biological, Radiation, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) weapons and payloads delivered by unmanned vehicles. Here we look at the technologies and damage delivered by drones as mini weapons of mass destruction and disruption. Chapter 7 concentrates on Deception and how drones can be used in PSYOPS and INFOWAR. Section 2 concentrates on Directed Energy Weapons (DEW), projectiles payloads, satellite killers, port disrupters, and cyberweapons against CBRN assets. Section 3 looks at policy considerations, risk assessments of threats and vulnerabilities of drone-based WMDD / DEW, practical crime scene investigations for hot zones, and unique challenges of responding to bioterrorism and chemical threats and attacks delivered by drones. Our final Section 4 concludes with social networking implications and DRONESEC security and tracking tools of the trade.

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Published May 10, 2022

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[DJI · Rating 5 out of 5]

Drone Delivery of CBNRECy – DEW delves into the emerging threats posed by unmanned aerial systems (UASs) and unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) in the realm of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) warfare, as well as directed energy weapons (DEW) and cyberweapons. Authored by a team of subject matter experts, this textbook offers a comprehensive examination of the potential for drones to be utilized as weapons of mass destruction and deception (WMDD). The book's analysis is timely and pertinent, particularly in light of ongoing conflicts and geopolitical tensions around the world. By exploring the capabilities of drone and UUVs to deliver devastating payloads while minimizing human casualties, the authors provide valuable insights into the future of military and civilian terrorist operations; one of the key strengths of Drone Delivery of CBNRECy – DEW lies in its multidisciplinary approach, which covers technological advancements, policy considerations, risk assessments, and drone practical crime scene investigations. Each section of the book delves into different aspects of the drone threat landscape, from the delivery drone of CBRNE payloads to the use of drones in psychological operations (PSYOPS) and information warfare (INFOWAR), moreover, the book offers a sobering assessment of the current geopolitical landscape, highlighting the potential for state actors such as Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea to leverage drone technology for strategic advantage. The authors emphasize the need for robust security measures and tracking tools to mitigate the risks posed by drone-robot threats.  Drone Delivery is a comprehensive and insightful resource for policymakers, military strategists, law enforcement agencies, and anyone interested in understanding the evolving nature of modern warfare and the challenges posed by emerging technologies. With its thorough analysis and practical recommendations, this textbook serves as a valuable guide for navigating the complex and rapidly changing landscape of drone warfare.