Tactical decoys are dummy equipment like aircraft, radars, missile launch vehicles, armoured vehicles, bridging capabilities, artillery pieces, and installations (buildings, bridges, and runways) intended to deceive enemy observers.
Decoys are one of the most effective tools in deception operations. Their use has been standard in warfare since ancient times.
Usefulness
Decoys increase the survivability of installations, units, or equipment, primarily in the face of air threat (drones, planes, helicopters) and indirect fire.
Decoys provide alternative targets and can therefore decrease the adversary’s chance of hitting real targets.
Decoys cause opponents to consume ammunition, a significant effect given the cost of some ammunition and, often, the low volumes stored.
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