"Two Iranian Su-25 fighter jets fired on an unarmed U.S. Air Force Predator drone in the Persian Gulf on November 1, the Pentagon disclosed on Thursday. The incident, reported first by CNN, raised …
Terrorist’s family planning to sue British government for helping to murder him in CIA drone strike
"The family of a high-ranking Al Qaeda planner killed by a CIA drone strike are to sue the British government for helping to murder him. Rashid Rauf, a fugitive Briton who played a pivotal role in …
We now have drones equipped with EMP beams
"If you're worried about surveillance drones cruising over your neighborhood, then this new technology from Boeing will have you running for your microwave shielded shelter. Last week, defense company …
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Hezbollah admits launching drone over Israel
"The leader of Lebanese Shia militant movement Hezbollah has said that his group was behind the launch of a drone shot down over Israel last week." Source: BBC News - Hezbollah admits launching drone …
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Suspected U.S. drone strike kills 16 in Pakistan
"A suspected U.S. drone strike killed 16 people and wounded six Thursday in one of Pakistan's semi-autonomous tribal regions, two officials said." Source: Suspected U.S. drone strike kills 16 in …
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Drone strike in Pakistan kills five suspected militants
"A US drone strike targeting a militant base has killed five insurgents in a Pakistani tribal region near the Afghan border, security officials say." Source: BBC News - Drone strike in Pakistan kills …
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Israel deploys missile defense system days after shooting down suspect drone over its skies
"Israel’s military has deployed a missile defense system near the Lebanese border, days after warplanes shot down a mysterious unmanned aircraft that entered its skies." Source: Israel deploys …
US scrambles to rush spies, drones to Libya
"The U.S. is sending more spies, Marines and drones to Libya, trying to speed the search for those who killed the U.S. ambassador and three other Americans, but the investigation is complicated by a …
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The Russian and Chinese Drone Programs
Unmanned aerial vehicles have become the signature of American offensive military operations. While far from perfect, drones are now critical to achieving US goals in an effective and efficient …
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Pentagon lists 66 countries as eligible to buy US drones
"As many as 66 countries would be eligible to buy U.S. drones under new Defense Department guidelines but Congress and the State Department, which have a final say, have not yet opened the spigots for …
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