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Niger: Military Drone Strike Kills 17 Civilians An apparent Nigerien military drone strike killed at least 17 civilians, including 4 children, and injured at least 13 others at a crowded market in western Niger on January 6, 2026.

Niger: Military Drone Strike Kills 17 Civilians - @hrw.org www.hrw.org/news/2026/02...

US Launches Renewed Strikes Against ISIS in Syria U.S. aircraft, drones, and attack helicopters have launched airstrikes against ISIS in Syria as part of a renewed campaign against the group.

US Launches Renewed Strikes Against ISIS in Syria www.airandspaceforces.com/us-launches-...

We believe US military or intelligence personnel are operating at 24 sites in Britain at least -- more than successive governments have told parliament.

Help us find more information because the government is refusing to. See next post...

Pls repost thread

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US shoots down Iranian drone flying towards aircraft carrier, navy says Shahed-139 drone approached USS Abraham Lincoln ‘with unclear intent’ as US warships headed towards Iran

US shoots down Iranian drone flying towards aircraft carrier, navy says @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

The Secret Egyptian Air Base Behind Sudan’s Drone War

The secret Egyptian Air Base Behind Sudan's Drone War - @nytimes.com

www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/w...

Great to spend the day with colleagues from across peace movement, sharing on research and discussing decline in transparency and how we can challenge it. Huge thanks to @peace-campaigns.quaker.org.uk for hosting us!

Elbit bets on UK as its European drone sales hub Elbit’s full ownership of UTACS comes about a year after the British government decided to gradually phase its Watchkeepers out of military service.

Big News: Elbit takes over UTACS in Leicester and bets on UK as its European drone sales hub says @defensenews.bsky.social
www.defensenews.com/global/europ...

Reporters - Drones and influence: Exclusive investigation into Turkey's power play in Africa Over the past two decades, Turkey has become a major player in Africa. Although more discreet than China or Russia, Ankara has managed to successfully expand its influence on the continent. From drone...

Good @france24.com investigation into Turkey's drone exports to Africa with small contribution from us on civilian casualties

Drones and influence: Exclusive investigation into Turkey's power play in Africa tinyurl.com/29ezpus7 [France24]

Great turnout for today's 'Hands Off Venezuela, Iran and Greenland' demo at 'RAF' (USAF) Fairford @cnduk.bsky.social

Setting up and people beginning to arrive for 'Hands of Venezuela, Iran and Greenland' emergency protest at 'RAF' Fairford today @cnduk.bsky.social @peace-campaigns.quaker.org.uk

Emergency protest at Fairford US base: Sunday 18 Jan (1pm- 2.30pm) Hands off Venezuela, Iran and Greenland – No to War Demonstration and peace vigil at Fairford US air base Sunday 18 January, 1.00 – 2.30 pm Supported by CND, Drone Wars UK, and Oxfordshire Peace Ca…

Join our friends at Drone Wars, CND and Oxfordshire Peace Campaign for an emergency protest at Fairford US base this Sunday 18 Jan (1pm- 2.30pm)

'Hands off Venezuela, Iran and Greenland – No to War'

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Emergency Protest: Join @dronewarsuk.bsky.social, @cnduk.bsky.social and Oxfordshire Peace Campaign at RAF Fairford on Sunday 18th Jan: Hands of Venezuela, Iran and Greenland. More details: dronewars.net/2026/01/13/e...

New satellite imagery showing #RSF one-way attack #drones, likely provided by the UAE, ready for launch north of Nyala airport in #Sudan. These drones have been targeting both military and civilian objects under SAF control, including hospitals and critical infrastructure

Trump attacks Venezuela: How drone warfare has opened a crack through which the darkness is flooding in - Latest on Drone Wars UK: dronewars.net/2026/01/07/t...

British and French aircraft attack underground Islamic State weapons store in Syria Guided bombs used to target tunnels at site near to city of Palmyra in raid intended to ‘eliminate dangerous terrorists’ British and French aircraft have carried out a joint strike on an underground facility in Syria that had been occupied by Islamic State, the UK Ministry of Defence has said. Guided bombs were used to target access tunnels down to the site, which is located in the mountainous region near the ancient city of Palmyra in the centre of the country, on Saturday evening. Continue reading...

British and French aircraft attack underground Islamic State weapons store in Syria

Peace through war: shadowy AI firm opens new drone factory in Plymouth Helsing AI opens an arms factory in Britain as Labour ramps up militarisation—with concerns over secretive arms firms and Britain’s future

Peace through war: shadowy AI firm opens new drone factory in Plymouth - @thecanaryuk.bsky.social

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Lucky Dip: Drone companies await spending bonanza as Defence Investment Plan (DIP) to be revealed - Latest on Drone Wars UK: dronewars.net/2025/11/18/l...

Army secretary says drones pose "threat of humanity's lifetime," but he's "optimistic" about U.S. approach Army Secretary Dan Driscoll said drones pose "the threat of humanity's lifetime," but said he's "really optimistic" the government can find a solution.

US Army Secretary says drones pose "threat of humanity's lifetime". 🤦 Don't know whether to laugh or cry.

"They're like flying-IEDs... They're cheap, you can 3D-print them at home, and they cross borders incredibly quickly."

www.cbsnews.com/news/drone-t...

UK downplays reports it has stopped sharing intelligence with US regarding narco-traffickers ‘Longstanding intelligence and law enforcement frameworks’ are continuing, Yvette Cooper says * UK politics live – latest updates * US politics live – latest updates Britain’s foreign secretary has downplayed reports that the UK had stopped sharing intelligence with the US that could be used by the Americans to conduct deadly attacks against alleged narco-traffickers in the Caribbean. Yvette Cooper, speaking on a ministerial trip to Naples, said “longstanding intelligence and law enforcement frameworks” that existed between the countries were continuing as the US deployed a carrier strike group to the region. Continue reading...

UK downplays reports it has stopped sharing intelligence with US regarding narco-traffickers

Understanding the health threats of drone warfare The use of drones as a weapon of war by both countries and non-state actors has transformed conflict. And as technology develops further—including autonomous unmanned weapon systems—implications for h...

Important and timely editorial from @thelancet.com

'Understanding the health threats of drone warfare' www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

UK stops sharing Caribbean drug intelligence with US over strikes The Trump administration has been accused of violating international law by carrying out lethal raids against suspected smugglers — and Britain is said to fear being complicit

UK stops sharing Caribbean drug intelligence with US over strikes -The Times www.thetimes.com/article/1fa7...

British army carries out trials of new surveillance/strike drones in Kenya defence-blog.com/british-army...

"A threat to us all": stark warning as UK military tests 'autonomous' sea drones Royal Navy have increased the UK military's capability when it comes to underwater drones, proving there's always money for war

“A threat to us all”: stark warning as UK military tests ‘autonomous’ sea drones www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...

UK in £8bn deal to sell Typhoon jets to Turkey despite human rights concerns Starmer’s announcement on visit to Ankara comes as jailed opposition leader Ekrem İmamoğlu faces fresh charges

Seemingly no amount of carnage - from Yemen to Gaza - will cause Labour to deviate from it's decades-old policy of arming the world's worst human rights abusers with the most advanced means of violence. No war crimes too grave. No death toll too high.

www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Huge funding going into military #drones

Financial Times graphic on Venture Capital funding:

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In Ethiopia, where there have been large numbers of civilian casualties from drone strikes, media are strongly challenging politicians when they argue the need more #drones. Where is that challenge here? www.facebook.com/Addisstandar...

Their drones bad! Our drones good! Our thoughts on Defence Secretary announcement that drones to be shot down dronewars.net/2025/10/20/t... @cnduk.bsky.social @peace-campaigns.quaker.org.uk

We're taking part in the #Stroud Peace Fair this weekend - running a workshop and information stall. Do come and say hello if you are in the area. Details: stlaurencestroud.uk/stroud-peace...

"A government approach to #AI grounded in #humansecurity not war is not only more ethical but far more likely to generate sustainable economic growth for the United Kingdom" says Matthew Croft in his overview of #Labour's push for military use of AI.