Signature Reduction

Definition

Techniques to minimize a vehicle's radar, thermal, visual, or acoustic detection signatures. Making military equipment harder to spot like a ninja in camo.

Example Usage

The stealth fighter's signature reduction technology makes it nearly invisible to radar.

Origin

Modern stealth technology terminology, 1980s onwards

Fun Fact

Stealth aircraft broke Soviet military doctrine which assumed everything can be seen and targeted.

Source: Stealth technology doctrine, unclassified technical specifications

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