On May 1 the US website Defensetech published an article by military technology specialist David Hambling, entitled "Terrorists' unmanned air force"."While billions have been spent on ballistic missile defense, little attention has been given to the more imminent threat posed by unmanned air vehicles in the hands of terrorists or rogue states," writes Hambling.
Armed militant groups have already tried to use unmanned aircraft, according to a number of studies by institutions including the Center for Nonproliferation studies in Monterey, California, and the Center for Arms Control, Energy and Environmental Studies in Moscow.
Vested interests in Washington are opposing the nomination of Air Force General and current head of the NSA, Michael Hayden, to head the CIA. Sounds like he's just the kind of guy we need. Jack Kelly here, Real Clear Politics. The Washington Post also gives him measured approval. Perhaps they are rethinking their own role in intelligence abuses. Maybe now the CIA can focus on gathering useful intelligence to defend our country rather than leaking national security secrets to irresponsible and malicious, not to mention traiterous journalists.
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