10 Breakthrough Missile Guidance Systems: How the 8th Changed Combat Rules
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4. GPS-Aided Navigation
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The integration of Global Positioning System (GPS) technology into missile guidance systems marked a quantum leap in precision targeting. By combining inertial guidance with satellite navigation data, this system achieves remarkable accuracy. GPS-aided missiles can hit targets with precision measured in meters, even at distances exceeding thousands of kilometers. The technology enables "fire-and-forget" capabilities, allowing operators to launch missiles without continuous guidance control.
