Drone strike

A Predator drone firing a Hellfire missile

A drone strike is typically where an unmanned combat aerial vehicle fires a missile at a target.[1] The drone may be equipped with such weapons as an air-to-surface missile, air-to-air missile, or other types of precision-guided munitions. Since the turn of the century, most drone strikes have been carried out by the US military in such countries as Pakistan and Yemen using air-to-surface missiles.

Drone strikes are commonly used to destroy buildings and vehicles. However, they are also used for targeted killings. This extrajudicial method of killing is considered highly controversial.

Notable drone strikes

Notable deaths from drone strikes

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://www.defencetalk.com/us-military-deploys-attack-drones-to-south-korea-69478/
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