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This is the first British participation in strikes in Yemen since Starmer took office, although neither the RAF or MoD announced its involvement as it had done in previous US-UK strikes under the Tories. Same policy, different government, even less transparency.

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To discuss the issues raised in our new report on civilian casualties from use of drones in African conflicts we will be holding an online webinar at 7pm (UK time) on Wed 26th March. Register for free -> www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/death-on-d... .

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Hundreds of lives wiped out in Gaza overnight—families, children, gone in an instant. This is horrific. The UK cannot stay complicit. We must use every diplomatic tool to fight for justice and end all arms sales to Israel now. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cz...

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BAE in early talks with Japanese groups to collaborate on drones for fighter jets https://www.ft.com/content/17510dfb-137a-4ca7-ad60-426e2714cf19

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After Gaza ‘ceasefire’, Israel’s drone wars move to devastate the West Bank - Latest on Drone Wars UK: dronewars.net/2025/03/12/a... #westbank #Drones

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To discuss the issues raised in our new report on civilian casualties from use of drones in African conflicts we will be holding an online webinar at 7pm (UK time) on Wed 26th March. Register for free -> www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/death-on-d... .

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6 Palestinians killed in fresh Israeli drone strikes in Gaza despite ceasefire www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-ea...

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How drones killed nearly 1,000 civilians in Africa in three years - @al-jazeera-english.bsky.social piece on our latest report www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/...

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Our recent @mtafrika.bsky.social Policy Brief examined whether the proliferation of combat drones is changing the balance of power in African conflicts. Our conclusion: only under very specific circumstances. By contrast, the consequences for civilian harm are straightforward, as this report shows.

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Drone attacks killing hundreds of civilians across Africa, says report

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@theguardian.com coverage of our new report Drone attacks killing hundreds of civilians across Africa, says report www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

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Drone attacks killing hundreds of civilians across Africa, says new @dronewarsuk.bsky.social report: dronewars.net/2025/03/10/d...

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MoD reports it carried out a Reaper drone strike on 'a known Daesh terrorist' in Aleppo, Northern Syria on 25 February. First known UK drone strike in Syria since June 2024. www.gov.uk/government/n...

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Drone attacks increasingly affect civilians in Colombia’s conflict latinamericareports.com/drone-attack...

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Chancellor and Defence Secretary meet with military industry in front of a drone at RAF Waddington to 'turbocharge' UK military technology development. www.gov.uk/government/n...

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Armed Drone #Proliferation. Continued Exports Leading to Civilian Casualties - Latest on Drone Wars UK dronewars.net/2025/03/03/a...

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Alongside directly cutting aid budget to fund a £13.4 bn per year rise in military spending, Starmer says new National Security Strategy to be published in June. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

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All the videos from conference 'Stop Tech Wars' now available on our website: dronewars.net/2025/01/17/d...

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RAF tests new drones in the skies over Lincolnshire #Lincolnshire #BBCNews 🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...

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Starting online soon! Still time to register and join us! dronewars.net/2025/01/17/d...

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🚨Tomorrow! Join us for a one day online conference on all things military drones and AI organised by @dronewarsuk.bsky.social : dronewars.net/2025/01/17/d...

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Coming up this Saturday! Please share. For more detail and to book see dronewars.net/2025/01/17/d...

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NEWS: The CIA under President Trump has been covertly flying MQ-9 Reaper drones over Mexico to spy on drug cartels, part of Trump’s dramatic reorientation of national security assets to the US southern border. www.cnn.com/2025/02/18/p...

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Looking forward to lots of great sessions at our online event this weekend. See thread👇for more details. Free booking 👉 dronewars.net/2025/01/17/d...

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Coming up in just 5 days! Great online event with excellent speakers and chance to join with other campaigners. See thread for more details. Booking -> dronewars.net/2025/01/17/d...

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RAF’s new armed #drones begin test and training flights over UK - Latest news on Drone Wars UK: dronewars.net/2025/02/14/r...

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Coming up next Saturday (22 Feb), a chance to learn, discuss and plan campaigning on new tech wars. Free, but booking essential. Please share! dronewars.net/2025/01/17/d...

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UK's new armed Protector drones have begun test flights in UK skies, flying from RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire. Watch out below! www.raf.mod.uk/news/article...

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We've got some excellent sessions planned for our 'Stop the Tech Wars' #online conference on Saturday 22 Feb, including looking at latest in #drone and #AI Warfare with @elkeschwarz.bsky.social , Elizabeth Minor and @chrisco1e.bsky.social Book your spot now! dronewars.net/2025/01/17/d...

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This looks like an essential primer from @dronewarsuk.bsky.social and Leicester CND on the way many wars are being fought today. #AI #Drones

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At least five Palestinians killed in three drone strikes on Jenin in West Bank www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/...

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Here's short video from Saturday's protest at RAF Fairford against US military #drones flying from UK - with @cnduk.bsky.social and Oxfordshire Peace Campaign www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDfs...

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On Sat 22nd Feb we're holding an online day-conference to build understanding and campaigning around new tech wars. #AI #Space #Drones For further details and booking -> dronewars.net/2025/01/17/d... PLEASE SHARE!

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Oxfordshire protesters hold demonstration at RAF base - Oxford Times www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2488596...

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Really great demo at RAF Fairford yesterday with @cnduk.bsky.social and Oxfordshire Peace Campaign to launch campaign to kick US #drones out of the UK. Photo credit: Stephen Bell

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Join us and @cnduk.bsky.social tomorrow at RAF Fairford - to say 'No US drone flights from the UK!' - full details here: dronewars.net/2024/12/17/u...

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Hailing John Connor.

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Booking now open! Drone Wars UK online conference: Sat 22nd February, 10am -4.30pm with Leicester CND. Hear from an excellent line up of speakers and campaigners and help build resistance to the Tech Wars. More details and registration: dronewars.net/2025/01/17/d...

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ICYMI Here's the video of our online webinar last night focusing on the basing of US spy #drones at 'RAF' Fairford, with speakers from @cnduk.bsky.social; PSC and Drone Wars: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PG-t...

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