A U.S. Predator unmanned drone armed with a missile on the tarmac of Kandahar military airport. Pool/REUTERSDrones A Boost In Libya, But No 'Magic Bullet' -- MSNBC
Deployment also shows how unwilling NATO allies are to risk casualties.
BRUSSELS — The arrival of U.S. killer drones in Libya is a psychological boost for rebels fighting Moammar Gadhafi and for European NATO allies but no "magic bullet" to break the stalemate in the war.
President Barack Obama's decision to send armed Predator drones was significant in showing Washington being drawn back reluctantly into the front line after European powers France and Britain showed their limits in leading the NATO air campaign.
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More News On The U.S. Authorizing The Use Of Drones In Libya
US sends armed drones to Libya to support battle for Misrata -- Deutsche Welle
Attack of the drones: Now Obama approves the use of unmanned aircraft in Libya conflict -- The Daily Mail
US to begin drone strikes in Libya -- Christian Science Monitor
McCain visits Benghazi; Libyan rebels welcome armed drone aircraft -- Washington Post
My Comment: Sending two armed drones to conduct military operations over Libya will have a negligible effect (if any) on the final outcome.
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