To ensure that continues in the future, the RCAF has identified the need for what is being called a low-collateral damage weapon, or LCDW. Such a weapon could be used in cities and "politically sensitive operations" to cut down on the likelihood of civilian deaths, the service noted.
According to the RCAF, an LCDW must provide weapon effects "with a footprint less than a 500lb general-purpose bomb."
The RCAF would like to acquire low-collateral damage weapons (LCDW) for use in targeted missions over cities and "politically sensitive operations" to cut down on the likelihood of collateral damage.