An undated MoD handout photo of an RAF Reaper UAV
AN NGO that researches Britain’s use of drones has reported that the Ministry of Defence (MoD) suddenly ceased responding to its freedom of information requests.
Over the past decade Drone Wars has enabled greater transparency over Britain’s use of armed drones by analysing data gathered using the Freedom of Information Act.
This includes situations in which the MoD asserted that its armed drones were mainly employed for intelligence gathering.
Expanding Britain’s nuclear capability increases the risk of nuclear confrontation. It does not keep us safe – it makes us a target, argues CAROL TURNER
From 35,000 troops in Talisman Sabre war games to HMS Spey provocations in the Taiwan Strait, Labour continues Tory militarisation — all while claiming to uphold ‘one China’ diplomatic agreements from 1972, reports KENNY COYLE
