TechnologyAugust 26, 2026

attritable

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Definition

Describes military hardware designed to be inexpensive enough that its loss or destruction in combat is acceptable or expected without mission failure.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'attritus', meaning 'worn away' or 'rubbed against,' which relates to the military concept of attrition—the process of gradually reducing the strength or effectiveness of an opponent.

In the news

ARC Aerospace uses the term to describe their autonomous aircraft, emphasizing that these systems are engineered to be cost-effective enough to be deployed in high-risk environments.

ARC Aerospace to Open 32,000-Square-Foot Advanced Technology Development Center on El Paso's West Side

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