Reaper Drones

Surprising Revelations Over Cost Of Drone War

The Huffington Post | Max J. Rosenthal | Posted 05.24.2012

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In the 11 years of America's post-9/11 wars, drones have emerged as a seemingly perfect weapon for fighting elusive enemies. Able to stay aloft for a ...

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CIA Flew Stealth Drones Into Pakistan To Monitor Bin Laden House

The Washington Post | Greg Miller | Posted 07.17.2011

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The CIA employed sophisticated new stealth drone aircraft to fly dozens of secret missions deep into Pakistani airspace and monitor the compound where...

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How Iran's "Ambassador of Death" Compares to Other Drones

Keith Thomson | Posted 05.25.2011

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Keith Thomson

There are several other countries with drone systems comparable or superior to Iran's, notably France, Italy, and South Africa. With labels like "The Ambassador of Death", however, Iran's does have the scariest name.

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New Iranian Nuclear Deterrent: Israeli Drone the Size of a 737

Keith Thomson | Posted 05.25.2011

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Keith Thomson

Less than two weeks after Iran announced its highly enriched uranium plans, the Israeli Air Force staged a ceremony in honor of the "operational acceptance" of new Heron TP drone. It may be the last thing Iran wants hanging over its head.

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Drone Porn: The Newest YouTube Hit

Keith Thomson | Posted 05.25.2011

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Keith Thomson

Ranging from relatively detached wide shots of bombings taken by onboard cameras to startlingly graphic close-ups, "drone porn" has become a smash hit, tallying over 10 million views.

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Predator Drone Strikes Increasing, Carrying Out Operations For Pakistan

Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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The Obama Administration has increased the scope of the U.S. government's two drone programs, writes Jane Mayer in an article in the New Yorker. "Acc...

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Drone Attacks: Bombs in The Air Versus Boots on The Ground

Kalsoom Lakhani | Posted 05.25.2011

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Kalsoom Lakhani

If the strategic costs outweigh the tactical benefits of using drones, why does the US continue to champion such a policy? The answer seems to be: because it is their best worst option.

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