Saturday, July 9, 2016

Drone Wars

An additional $20 million are needed to deal with Islamic State’s reconnaissance and bomber drones, the US Defense Department has told Congress. The money will be spent in addition to the $190 million already allocated to countering terrorist networks.

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[T]he incidence of armed drones by terrorists is considered low now, the spokesman acknowledged, stressing that so far the drones are more commonly used by terrorists as a reconnaissance tool. The stats on use of armed drones by IS remain classified.

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Exactly what counter-drone means the JIDO will develop is top secret to “keep the enemy guessing,” Small said.

  RT
...but hey, do what you want...you will anyway.

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