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Drones armed with a small microwave weapon can shoot down other drones

Drones armed with a small microwave weapon can shoot down other drones

14 February 2022

A compact weapon that generates a beam of microwaves can knock out electronic devices without causing harm to people

Drone pilots deserve medals even without risking their lives

Drone pilots deserve medals even without risking their lives

22 September 2017

Remote warfare raises questions about who gets military honours, but the stress and trauma drone crews face deserves recognition, says David Hambling

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