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This work examines inter alia technical, legal, and ethical dimensions of behavior regarding unmanned vehicles in the air and underwater / drone delivery of chemical threats, biological threat agents, radiation threats, nuclear threats, cyberwar, information warfare, electronic warfare, cybersecurity, directed energy weapons, acoustical countermeasures, UUVs, maritime cybersecurity, UAS and Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS), emerging and disturbing technologies. It is not intended to turn intelligence analysts, counter-terrorism, information technology, engineers, forensics investigators, drone operator/pilots, or any related professionals into lawyers. Many of the topics discussed will be concerned with the law and legal implications of certain behaviors. Every effort is made to provide accurate and complete information. However, at no time will legal advice be offered. This work is published with the understanding that the authors are supplying information but are not attempting to render professional services. Any reader requiring legal advice should seek the services of a lawyer authorized to practice in the appropriate jurisdiction. All scenarios discussed in this work are hypothetical and not to be taken or construed as actual occurrences.
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