Phase in The drone wars
The U.S. military widely uses remotely piloted aircraft or drones to kill militants in isolated areas and has expanded the fleet and pilot training. President Obama is cutting drone usage as Afghanistan withdrawal nears, with analysts divided over continuing large inventories and emphasis on drones versus piloted aircraft.
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Reaper Drone Entered Service in 2007 and Expands Arsenal
The MQ-9 Reaper known as Predator 8 entered service in 2007 with hundreds on order and armed with Hellfire missiles and JDAMs. Critics warn leadership fears the drone's growing hunter killer role while officials stress near certainty of civilian safety before strikes. President Obama cited National Defense University remarks on rules of engagement from May 23 2013.
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