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Information and campaigning on drones and remote warfare as well as other emerging military technology
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]
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...
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January 19, 2026 at 11:43 AM
Great turnout for today's 'Hands Off Venezuela, Iran and Greenland' demo at 'RAF' (USAF) Fairford @cnduk.bsky.social
January 18, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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
January 18, 2026 at 12:48 PM
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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'

dronewars.net/2026/01/13/e...

@dronewarsuk.bsky.social @cnduk.bsky.social
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…
dronewars.net
January 13, 2026 at 12:57 PM
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...
January 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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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
January 7, 2026 at 11:09 AM
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...
January 7, 2026 at 9:55 AM
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...
November 18, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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...
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.
www.cbsnews.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Important and timely editorial from @thelancet.com

'Understanding the health threats of drone warfare' www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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...
www.thelancet.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:52 PM
UK stops sharing Caribbean drug intelligence with US over strikes -The Times www.thetimes.com/article/1fa7...
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
www.thetimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:55 AM
British army carries out trials of new surveillance/strike drones in Kenya defence-blog.com/british-army...
November 6, 2025 at 11:02 AM
“A threat to us all”: stark warning as UK military tests ‘autonomous’ sea drones www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
"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
www.thecanary.co
November 4, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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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...
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
www.theguardian.com
October 28, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Huge funding going into military #drones

Financial Times graphic on Venture Capital funding:

www.ft.com/content/6c24...
October 27, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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...
October 20, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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
October 20, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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...
October 15, 2025 at 11:38 AM
"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.
Collateral Damage: Economics and ethics are casualties in the militarisation of AI - Latest on Drone Wars UK: dronewars.net/2025/08/20/c...
August 20, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Collateral Damage: Economics and ethics are casualties in the militarisation of AI - Latest on Drone Wars UK: dronewars.net/2025/08/20/c...
August 20, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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I am sorry to inform you that most of the trends & themes I identified in my 2018 book Death Machines have only gotten worse. I just coincidentally revisited Joanna Frew's review of the book for @dronewarsuk.bsky.social (for which I'm very grateful) which succinctly highlights some of these themes.
July 29, 2025 at 5:15 AM
UK crossing the line as it implements use of #AI for lethal targeting under Project Asgard - latest on Drone Wars UK: dronewars.net/2025/07/23/u...
July 23, 2025 at 9:23 AM