Weaponised Drones -- the Latest Tech Threat to Reach Africa: Africa
As evidence grows of drones being used by terrorists and other criminals, governments should consider regulating the industry.and Mali. But now they're increasingly being deployed by terrorists - sparking a global sense of urgency.
in production and acquisition underway. But drones can also be bought, adapted and used to disrupt critical infrastructure such as airports, energy plants and communications networks.Transnet , armed groups such as al-Shabaab in Somalia and insurgents in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Mozambique are applying the technology in combat.the increasing misuse of UAS globally, including 'the misuse of unmanned aerial systems by terrorists to conduct attacks against, and incursions into, restricted commercial and government infrastructure and public places.' Council members have been urged to 'balance fostering innovation' while 'preventing the misuse of UAS.
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