RAF Has Fired Missiles In Afghanistan Using US Drones, MoD Reveals -- The Guardian
MoD discloses for first time how British crews using unmanned US aircraft have launched missiles in conflict zones
British pilots have launched at least 39 missile strikes against suspected Taliban insurgents from American drones based in Afghanistan, according to new figures.
The details have emerged from the Ministry of Defence, which has for the first time disclosed how RAF crews using unmanned US aircraft have launched missiles in conflict zones.
The MoD insists British drone pilots always operate under UK rules of engagement, whatever asset they are flying.
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Update: Campaigners condemns UK, US use of drones -- Press TV (Iran)
My Comment: I am surprised by this level of cooperation .... the U.S. military is very protective over who uses their drone fleet let alone another country's armed forces.
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