Battlefield UAVs (jan 1, 1982 – dec 31, 1982)
Description:
The attitude towards UAVs, which were often seen as unreliable and expensive toys, changed dramatically with the Israeli Air Force's over the Syrian Air Force in 1982. Israel's coordinated use of UAVs alongside manned aircraft, allowed the state to quickly destroy dozens of Syrian aircraft with minimal losses.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1982
dec 31, 1982
~ 12 months