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Al Qaeda engineers in Pakistan developing counter-drone system

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 4, 2013, 11:47

Pakistan-based al Qaeda engineers are making several efforts including developing a laser warning system and shoulder-fired missiles to counter American drones, according to a report.

Al Qaeda man among 4 killed in US drone strike

Last Updated: Saturday, August 31, 2013, 15:26

At least four persons, including an alleged Al Qaeda militant, were killed when a US drone struck in the lawless North Waziristan region after a lull in the CIA`s spy plane campaign in Pakistan.

Archaeologists use drones in Peru to map and protect sites

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 27, 2013, 11:55

Archaeologists in Peru are turning to drones to speed up sluggish survey work and protect sites from squatters, builders and miners.

US Air Force lacks volunteers to operate drones

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 21, 2013, 10:08

The US Air Force is unable to keep up with a growing demand for pilots capable of operating drones, partly due to a shortage of volunteers, according to a new study.

UN rights chief challenges US and Israel on drones

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 20, 2013, 11:02

The UN human rights chief is urging the United States and Israel to clarify the legal basis for the use of armed drones in Pakistan, Yemen and Gaza.

Iran to teach students `how to hunt drones` in schools

Last Updated: Monday, August 19, 2013, 15:54

Iran`s military is reportedly introducing a new subject in the school curriculum and that is, `how to hunt down drones`.

Iraq seeking US drones to curb Al Qaeda threat

Last Updated: Saturday, August 17, 2013, 09:58

Iraq`s top diplomat says US drones could be based in Iraq to help fight a growing threat by al Qaeda.

UN chief totally opposed to armed drone strikes

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 14, 2013, 15:24

The United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, has clarified that UAVs are essentially flying cameras for informational purposes and should be used within the ambit of international law.

Chinese bakery`s drones to deliver cakes grounded

Last Updated: Monday, July 29, 2013, 10:07

A bakery in Chinese metropolis Shanghai bought three mini-drones to deliver cakes and pies, but officials have grounded the entire fleet after residents complained as the baked goods flew above their heads at high speed.

FBI admits using unarmed drones for operational purposes in US

Last Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2013, 13:54

Senator Rand Paul has disclosed an unclassified letter by the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) which has clarified the circumstances when agents have flown drones over United States for 10 times in the past seven years.

Japan eyeing Marines, drones in defence paper: Reports

Last Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2013, 14:12

Nationalist Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said Japan needs to discuss the idea of having some kind of first strike provision if it is to effectively counter threats from North Korea`s nuclear and missile programmes.

Now, a social site for drone owners to share aerial pics

Last Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2013, 13:47

After the popular photo sharing app Instagram, there is a site dedicated to drones.