Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle designates a military drone built specifically to carry and deploy ordnance. Unlike reconnaissance drones that might be retrofitted with missiles, these airframes are designed from the ground up for combat, often featuring stealth characteristics and internal weapons bays. They operate without an onboard pilot, relying on remote control or autonomous programming.
Heard on the job
The UCAV completed its weapons release test over the range and is returning to base.