Military Drones Flood War Skies Over Syria, Iraq
Military Drones Flood War Skies Over Syria, Iraq
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Targeted killings: a British debate
Two recent contributions to the debate here, responding to the recent Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR), entitled 'The Government’s policy on the use of drones for targeted killings'.
First from a post-doctoral researcher @ Birmingham University:http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research...d-killing.aspx
A more detailed, still short Policy Exchange article (labelled by some as neo-con), by a lawyer and a MP with military experience:http://www.policyexchange.org.uk/publications/category/item/critically-assessing-the-joint-committee-on-human-rights-report-on-drone-warfare-2?
Game of Drones: Center for a New American Security Wargame Report
Game of Drones: Center for a New American Security Wargame Report
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Game changer or just media hype?
Prompted by the deaths in Kurdistan from an ISIS booby-trapped drone two reviews of where the world is with flying IEDs.
First the BBC:http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-37638982 and then WoTR, which notes:
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..almost 10 percent of U.S. defense research and development funds goes into such systems which range from jamming rifles to lasers to other drones.
Link:http://warontherocks.com/2016/10/fly...xt-big-threat/
A must read on the possible future
A must read on WoTR:http://warontherocks.com/2016/10/the...and-the-drone/
The author T.X. Hammes ends with:
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As they become pervasive, we can expect to see insurgents and terrorists use them very creatively. It is essential we make use of the very short time available to develop defenses against these systems.
A contrary view (the next day):http://warontherocks.com/2016/10/why...arely-started/
Saving Lives in Rwanda, With US-made Drones
Saving Lives in Rwanda, With US-made Drones
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US-Supplied Drones Disappoint Ukraine On Front Lines
US-Supplied Drones Disappoint Ukraine On Front Lines
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ISIL & Drones: Understand the Network to Defeat the Network
ISIL & Drones: Understand the Network to Defeat the Network
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The Evolution of Punishment: Drones, High-Value Targeting, and the Neurobiology of Me
Drones for "grunts"; one enemy is ahead of us?
Thanks to a WoTR article which looks at the tactical use of drones for the USMC I don't recall a discussion on this theme. Within Opsec rules.
The WoTR article opens with:
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The mass production of inexpensive commercial drones has revolutionized the entertainment industry, but the true innovators of this field are found within the ranks of the Islamic State. Weaponized quadcopters, fixed-wing drones that drop explosives, and unmanned systems that serve as aerial scouts or spotters are a real and present threat to U.S. forces.
(Later) The conclusions are that distributed infantry units should each have dedicated and near-constant overhead coverage that can meet a wide range of intelligence, communications, and fire support needs — something only the Reaper can currently accomplish.
Link:https://warontherocks.com/2017/07/la...y-exploration/
From my armchair and not wishing to treat this as a USMC-only issue my question is: Can Western armies fight 'small wars' without capable drones?
Trump’s Special Ops Pick Says Terror Drones Might Soon Reach the US from Africa. How
Time to focus on the UK's use of drones
This week marks the tenth anniversary of the RAF using drones, known as Reaper and Birmingham University's ICCS & Oxford Research Group's Remote Control Project - with a wide range of opinions present. A full transcript of the presentations will appear soon.
There is a three year old report by ICCS on drones:https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools...ct-drones.aspx
A couple of snippets: Peter Lee, a teacher @ RAF Cranwell, was a RAF Chaplain for seven years and is writing a book on RAF Reaper operations, including sitting with the operators. The book is due out next year.
One speaker referred to the USA seeking to change the Missile Technology Control Regime agreement, to enable commercial sales. See:https://www.reuters.com/article/us-t...-idUSKBN1CG0F4
Thanks to a "lurker" for the pointer to this Lawfare article:https://www.lawfareblog.com/united-k...lication-0-302
Tactical Logistics /non-combatant Drones
No precedent thread found, so stand-alone for now.
While this is a great idea for an NGO, also seems like a good way to push fresh Combat LifeSaver Bags (or ammo boxes) up without risking one of your guys getting shot.
'Uber for blood': how Rwandan delivery robots are saving lives
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A Silicon Valley robotics company has teamed up with the Rwandan health ministry to hasten the delivery of vital medicines to hospitals in remote areas
https://www.theguardian.com/global-d...ng-blood-drone
Figuring someone else must have had the same thought, checked. Turns out it's called the Joint Tactical Aerial Resupply Vehicle (JTARV).
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Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert O. Work (center) asks questions about the Joint Tactical Aerial Resupply Vehicle, or JTARV, a rectangular-shaped quadcopter that currently carries up to 300 pounds of cargo. (Photo Credit: Jhi Scott, ARL Public Affairs)
“In a firefight, when a Soldier is running low on ammunition, resupply is critical,” said Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Guenther, an enlisted advisor at the laboratory. “I’ve had situations where speedballs were dropped off to me by helicopters.”
In the military context, a “speedball” refers to a bag of supplies, usually ammunition, dropped from a plane or helicopter to soldiers in the field.
“What are the implications of that?” asked Army researcher Tim Vong. “We’re working with users in the joint community to look at this concept.”
https://scout.com/military/warrior/A...tion-101456371
See also https://www.theverge.com/2017/1/18/1...ply-autonomous
How long are you Chinese guys going to wait before stealing this idea?