Israel and Iran are pushing the boundaries of a long-running clandestine war that is increasingly spilling out of the shadows.
Tag: Drones (Pilotless Planes)
Over Ukraine, Lumbering Turkish-Made Drones Are an Ominous Sign for Russia
The Bayraktar TB2 has become a rallying symbol for Ukrainians, who are singing songs about them and posting videos of their success.
US Carries Out First Airstrike in Somalia Since August
The strike targeted Al Shabab militants who had attacked allied Somali security forces.
Botched Airstrikes Prompt U.S. Military Orders to Protect Civilians
A new directive outlines steps intended to change how commanders think about their jobs, after New York Times investigations into botched airstrikes.
Yemen’s Houthi Militia Claims Rare Military Strike on U.A.E.
Emirati officials said that several people had been killed in an explosion of fuel tankers in Abu Dhabi, apparently caused by a drone attack.
Foreign Drones Tip the Balance in Ethiopia’s Civil War
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed pulled off a stunning reversal in the year-old conflict with the help of armed drones supplied by the United Arab Emirates, Turkey and Iran.
Why There’s a Growing Push to Ban Killer Robots
A U.N. conference made little headway this week on limiting development and use of killer robots, prompting stepped-up calls to outlaw such weapons with a new treaty.
Killer Robots Aren’t Science Fiction. A Push to Ban Them is Growing.
A U.N. conference made little headway this week on limiting development and use of killer robots, prompting stepped-up calls to outlaw such weapons with a new treaty.
No U.S. Troops Will Be Punished for Deadly Kabul Drone Strike
The military initially defended the strike, which killed 10 civilians including seven children, but ultimately called it a tragic mistake.
Pentagon Chief Orders New Inquiry Into U.S. Airstrike That Killed Dozens in Syria
The decision follows a New York Times investigation that described allegations that top officials had sought to conceal civilian casualties.