Drone strikes
American Drones Kill Indiscriminately. Biden Can Change That
The U.S. armed drone program often relies on imprecise intelligence to take strikes far from traditional battlefields.
How Azerbaijan's Drones Show what the Future War Looks Like
The leading drone powers—Washington and Beijing—should be watching Azerbaijan and Armenia and learning about how drone swarms and loitering munitions work best.
Private U.S. Contractors Part of 'Kill Chain' in African Anti-Terrorist Ops
Escalating drone strikes in Somalia have been enabled by a Cold War-style military procurement program and preferred private contractors.
Qassem Soleimani Replacement Vows Revenge After Killing of Iranian General
Esmail Ghaani promised that Iran would "continue" down the path of Soleimani following the U.S. assassination of the Quds Force leader last Friday.
Israeli PM Says Trump 'Deserves All the Credit' for Soleimani Killing
Benjamin Netanyahu said Trump acted "swiftly" and "forcefully" in his decision to assassinate Soleimani.
Attack on Saudi Oil Will Likely Raise U.S. Gas Prices in the Short Term
After the attack on Saudi oil facilities on Saturday, it is likely U.S. consumers will see a 10 to 25 cent increase per gallon for gas as early as Tuesday.
U.S. Military to Expand Drone War to Niger
The U.S. military's activities in Africa are expanding rapidly.
Niger Asks U.S. Military to Kill Militants With Drones
The request comes as the Pentagon continues to investigate an ambush on October 4 that killed four U.S. special forces soldiers.
Who Is Michael D'Andrea, Trump's New Iran Chief?
D'Andrea, who is still undercover, is described by colleagues as ruthlessly efficient, and frequently rude.
Top Al-Qaeda Leader Killed in CIA Drone Strike
A Hellfire missile fired by a CIA drone killed Al-Qaeda leader Abu al-Khayr al-Masri late on Sunday, a U.S. intelligence official said on Wednesday.
Drone Kills ISIS's Afghanistan, Pakistan Leader
Militant group has had trouble expanding beyond its stronghold in Syria and Iraq.
Redacted U.S. Drone Strike Policy Released
Strikes can be taken 'when there is near certainty' that the target is present, and that no civilians will be injured or killed, and is necessary to 'achieve U.S. policy objectives.'
Taliban Leader May Have Been in Iran, Pakistan Hints
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who confirms Pakistan didn't have advance warning of strike, calls operation a 'violation of Pakistan's sovereignty.'
Afghanistan Confirms Death of Taliban Leader
Mullah Akhtar Mansour's death in Pakistan could spark a battle for succession within the insurgent group.
Taliban Leader Likely Killed in U.S. Drone Strike
Mullah Akhtar Mansour and another combatant were targeted in strike in Pakistan, official says.
Nusra Front Spokesman 'Killed in U.S. Drone Strike'
Abu Firas is believed to have died along with his son in Syria's Idlib province.
ISIS Militant Who Attacked Troops Killed in Air Strike
Former Iraqi officer was responsible for attack that killed Marine staff sergeant, U.S. says
Thriller Explores Ethical Questions of Drone Warfare
Helen Mirren, Aaron Paul and Alan Rickman star in new drone-centric film.
The Anatomy of an American Airstrike
Last year, more than a dozen people died in a U.S. airstrike in southeastern Afghanistan. But who were they?
Civilian Death Rate Up in U.S. Strikes in Afghanistan
On average, one civilian was killed for every four drone or jet strikes in 2015—up from one civilian death for every 11 attacks the year before, and the first time the casualty rate has risen since 2011.
Why 'Trust Us' Won't Cut it Over Cameron's Secret Drone Strikes
A lawyer from the human rights organization Reprieve says we need more answers from the U.K. prime minister.
RAF Air Strike on British Citizen: A High Risk Strategy
The chief of a British security think-tank analyzes the first targeted assassination of British citizen.
U.S. Drone Strike in Syria Kills Junaid Hussain, Leading ISIS Hacker
It was the second reported killing of a senior Islamic State figure in the last eight days.
July Drone Report: Casualties Spike in Afghanistan, Strikes Increase in Somalia
Operations halt in Pakistan as the Taliban moves into Afghanistan. Strikes in Yemen continue at steady pace but rev up in Somalia.
Green Beret Major Forced to Resign After Affair With Journalist in Afghanistan
Jim Gant lived with former Washington Post reporter Ann Scott Tyson in a Conex hut in a tribal village overrun with militants, according to ABC News.
'Refuse to Fly': Ex-Military Members Ask Drone Operators to Disobey Orders
In a joint letter, the 45 former and retired U.S. military members call drone strikes a violation of international law.
Top Al-Qaeda Commander Killed in U.S. Drone Strike
Nasir al-Wuhayshi was the head of Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula.
Yemeni Families Sue the U.S. Over 'Wrongful Deaths' From Drone Strike
Salem, an imam, and Waleed, a police officer, were killed Aug. 29, 2012 in the eastern Yemeni village of Khashamir.
Report: Drone Strikes Kill Dozens in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Yemen in May
The Bureau of Investigative Journalism released their monthly tally of American drone strikes on Tuesday.
German Court Rejects Case Brought by U.S. Drone Strike Victims' Family
The family wants Germany to stop letting the U.S. use a base in Ramstein for drone strikes.