Britain will double drone fleet: Cameron

Yahoo News Britain will double drone fleet: CameronYahoo NewsCameron said the government would purchase 20 “Protector” drones and spoke confidently about the prospects of a parliamentary vote to join air strikes targeting the Islamic State group in Syria. He said Britain’s fleet of 10 “Reapers” would be replaced …

Pakistani drone strikes should worry Obama – The Conversation US

The Conversation US Pakistani drone strikes should worry ObamaThe Conversation USIt became the fourth government in the world – following the United States, the United Kingdom and Israel – to use an armed drone to conduct a targeted killing. In doing so, it shattered the assumption that armed drones and the practice of targeted …

Drone strikes: Do they actually work?

BBC News Drone strikes: Do they actually work?BBC NewsThe United States is thought to have launched a secret drone campaign to kill Islamic State fighters in Syria. Since taking office in 2008, President Barack Obama has made extensive use of drone warfare. US drones over Yemen and Pakistan have targeted …

Anti-war protesters in Germany slam US drone strikes

Press TV Anti-war protesters in Germany slam US drone strikesPress TVHundreds of anti-war protesters have staged a rally against the US military presence in their country, voicing opposition to Washington’s use of killer drones around the world. Carrying signs addressed to the US army, which read “go home” and “stop war …