Course overview
This course will explore legal issues relating to the conduct of air warfare. Students will examine topics including where air operations may be conducted, who and what may be attacked, the status of aircraft, how air operations must be conducted, and what weapons may be used. In addition to covering fundamental issues such as targeting, this course will consider emerging issues including the use of UAVs and automated aerial systems in air warfare.
Course learning outcomes
- Evaluate and apply principles of the law of air warfare to a range of practical armedconflict situations
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