Latest "armed drones" stories

How Minot plans to protect America’s ICBMs from drones

Drones are both a threat to Minot's ICBM mission — and potentially a benefit.

By Aaron Mehta

4 years ago

The Army wants to give soldiers new ‘suicide drones’ to take out enemy and light vehicles

The weapon would give soldiers a way to hit targets 20 km or more away from their location.

5 years ago

After deadly Niger ambush, US military in Africa says changes made to protect troops

The U.S. military in Africa has taken steps to increase the security of troops on the ground, adding armed drones and armored vehicles and taking a harder look at when American forces go out with local troops, the head of the U.S. Africa Command said Monday.

5 years ago

US confirms drones in Niger have striking capabilities

The United States Africa Command says the U.S. started arming drones in the Central African nation of Niger earlier this year.

5 years ago

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