UAV
Americanabbreviation
Etymology
Origin of UAV
First recorded in 1985–90
Example Sentences
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We don’t believe “every object is a bird, a balloon or a UAV,” the director of the Pentagon office tasked with digging into the cases, Jon Kosloski, told lawmakers in 2024.
“The little UAV made the balloon relevant again,” he said, referring to unmanned aerial vehicles.
“The security situation in Israel, including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, is unpredictable, and U.S. citizens are reminded to remain vigilant and take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness as security incidents, including mortar and rocket fire and armed UAV intrusions and missiles, can take place without warning,” the Department of State website says.
From MarketWatch
The country has a history of corruption, the UAV market is crowded, and simply visiting to scout deals is arduous and potentially dangerous.
"IDF troops, alongside the Israel Police, were dispatched to the area of Eilat after receiving a report of a UAV attack," the IDF said in a statement.
From BBC
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