Category Archives: Germany

Ramstein air base in Germany a hub for U.S. drone operations

Posted on April 16, 2014 by understandingempire

Statements made by Brandon Bryant, a former drone pilot for the US Air Force, reveal that Germany plays a greater role in the US drone war than previously thought.”The entire drone war of the US military wouldn’t be possible without … Continue reading →

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Germany to test “anti-graffiti” drones

Posted on May 27, 2013 by understandingempire

Germany’s national railway company, Deutsche Bahn, plans to test small drones to try to reduce the amount of graffiti being sprayed on its property. The idea is to use airborne infra-red cameras to collect evidence, which could then be used … Continue reading →

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Germany plans to deploy armed drones

Posted on January 28, 2013 by understandingempire

The German Air Force currently leases the unarmed Heron 1 drone from an Israeli consortium. This is set to change, with the federal government stating that armed drones are necessary “in order to provide protection against sudden and serious changes … Continue reading →

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