jan 1, 2000 - Predotor drone deployed
Description:
The Predaor drone was deployed to fly over Afghanistan. An air force team flew one for the CIA to hunt for Osama bin Laden armed only with security cameras. Later in December, the pentagon allowed hellfire missile to be attached to the drone. The MQ-1, is armed with AGM-114 Hellfire missiles. The drone is the multi-role version which is used for armed reconnaissance and interdiction.
Benefit/cost: The drone is much more dangerous, and can be used for killings.
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