The air-to-surface missile category has been one of the most dynamic market segments in recent years. Several technological trends have been driving this, notably the integration of GPS Global Positioning Satellite navigation systems into guided bombs and stand-off weapons. The excellent performance of precision guided munitions in Operation Desert Storm, the 1999 Kosovo air campaign, Afghanistan in 2001, Iraq in 2003, and Libya in 2011 will continue to be an important stimulus in this market.
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