Tag: Air Force
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German Air Force in Afghanistan and Mali: Drone operator talks on his severe trauma
For the first time, a German “Master of a Drone System” reports heavy stress disorders and depression just from watching from the air. With the upcoming introduction of armed drones, the phenomenon is likely to get worse. After about a decade of “drone debate”, the German Bundestag decided in April to arm drones for the […]
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Ukraine reportedly counters Russian attack on Starlink satellite service
Russia’s electronic warfare falls short of Pentagon expectations, nonetheless the US Navy is moving an electronic warfare squadron to Germany Shortly after the Russian war of aggression began, Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Affairs Mykhailo Fedorov asked billionaire Elon Musk to unlock his Starlink satellite service. In the event of a breakdown […]
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War in Ethiopia: Armed drones could be again a gamechanger
In a surprise move, the Ethiopian military was able to stop the advance of attacking Tigray rebels on the capital, according to international media reports, with the help of armed drones. Allegedly “Bayraktar TB2” ordered in Turkey have not been sighted anywhere so far. However, competitors from China and Iran have been documented. Ethiopia has […]
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Joint exercise in Israel: German Luftwaffe take part in training with armed drones for the first time
Soldiers from four NATO countries have exercised with the Israeli Air Force in the use of “live-fire munitions” with drones. A German squadron took over the reconnaissance. All drones ordered by the Bundeswehr in Israel are to be delivered this month. The new Bundestag will decide on their armament. Before the German Air Force has […]