The drones, which U.S. officials hope will help reduce civilian casualties in war zones, pack tiny explosive warheads that can destroy targets with pinpoint accuracy. Seeking to reduce civilian casualties and collateral damage, the Pentagon will soon deploy a new generation of drones the size of model planes, packing tiny explosive warheads that can be delivered with pinpoint accuracy.
Pentagon To Soon Deploy Pint-sized But Lethal Switchblade Drones
By W.J. Hennigan, Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times
Mon, 06/11/2012 - 5:00am
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