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How does use of ‘ninja missile’ change counterterrorism?

Drone strikes have also been relatively effective at limiting collateral damage compared to other strike options—reducing deaths among both civilians on the ground as well as U.S. servicemembers who might otherwise take part in a ground raid. Needless to say, a more precise missile will only serve to keep lowering civilian casualties.

By Jacob Ware

24 months ago

US vows to pay relatives of Afghans killed in drone strike

The U.S. Defense Department said that it is committed to offering condolence payments to relatives of the 10 people who were killed in an errant U.S. drone strike in Kabul, Afghanistan, in August.

3 years ago

US Africa Command says one of its drones, an apparently armed Gray Eagle, malfunctioned in Niger

AFRICOM officials say one of their drones malfunctioned and is on the ground in Niger.

By Howard Altman

4 years ago

Here’s how many bombs the US plans to buy in the next year

The U.S. is slowing down its procurement of weapons that are used in Afghanistan and Iraq.

By Aaron Mehta

4 years ago

Relearning the lessons of BALTOPS

On the doorstep of a resurgent Russia, a force of 8,600 personnel from 18 nations on board 50 ships and two submarines practices war at sea.

By Mark D. Faram

5 years ago

‘Ninja bomb’ is a bladed anvil that shreds terrorists with no risk of collateral damage, Pentagon says

The precision Ninja bomb is also kitted out with six internal blades that can cut through buildings or cars with ease.

5 years ago