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  • June 2008

    • Robot Drones Have 'Changed War' in Iraq, Afghanistan

      newser  |  Newsweek  |  Jun 5, 08 4:51 PM CDT

      Robot Drones Have 'Changed War' in Iraq, Afghanistan

      At the outset of conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were little more than nifty, if sometimes helpful toys. They’ve since cemented a key role in US operations, Newsweek reports. Now hundreds of drones, some as small as model airplanes, keep an unblinking eye on militant movements, relaying images instantly to field commanders’ laptops. One battalion commander says 90% of his "kills" have been aided by UAVs. More »

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      Iraq war  • military  • Afghanistan war  • drones  • spy drones  • UAVs

  • October 2007

    • Military Flying Saucers Coming

      newser  |  Discovery Channel  |  Oct 13, 07 12:10 AM CDT

      Military Flying Saucers Coming

      They’re not science fiction anymore. Researchers have built a real life flying saucer that looks and flies like a B-movie dream. The unmanned craft takes off vertically, maneuvers well, and can land almost anywhere. Cheaper and safer than a helicopter, the Defense Department thinks the saucer could become a staple in urban war zones, Discovery News reports. More »

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      Defense Department  • drones  • UFO  • UAVs

  • August 2007

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