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Armed and Dangerous? UAVs and U.S. Security
Apr 7, 2014
The Use of Long-Range Armed Drones: Fact v. Myth
On February 17, the Obama administration announced a new policy setting standards for exporting and using armed drones, which will allow for the wider export of armed drones to allied nations.
In a March 3rd Congressional Briefing, a panel of RAND experts seeks to dispel some of the myths that have arisen with respect to the use of long-range armed drones:
- Are long-range armed drones dramatically changing global warfare?
- How might U.S. armed drone policies shape the way other nations use armed drones?
- How can preventing the potential proliferation of armed drones be balanced with future sales to allies?
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