Monday, July 11, 2011

Drones Are Becoming Popular For Many Other Countries

Popularity Of Drones Takes Off For Many Countries -- NPR

As the U.S. begins withdrawing ground troops from Afghanistan and Iraq, it is increasingly depending on unmanned aerial vehicles to track and kill suspected terrorists and other enemies. That has pushed production of the weaponized drones to new levels.

But remotely controlled aircraft, especially the type used for surveillance, are becoming ubiquitous throughout the world, says Peter Singer, author of Wired for War.

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My Comment: The U.S. has paved the way, and everyone else is now playing catchup.

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