Air Force sends up more Cylon Raiders

Robotic Predator drones are wreaking havoc on Iraqi and Afghani targets. U.S. homeland reconnaissance missions are also on the rise. And like Cylon raiders, while hardware might die, the brains live on–the drones’ human operators are safely ensconced in trailers, Stateside.

Predator combat air patrols double in 1 year
The Air Force plans to expand Predator training by standing up a second Predator training squadron and establish a Predator Weapons Instructor Course in early 2009. This action is necessary to lay the foundation to further increase and enhance joint warfighting capability.

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