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America 250: The ethical fault line in the age of drone warfare
The article discusses how drones are transforming modern warfare by offering speed, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness compared to manned systems, while raising ethical concerns about machine autonomy in combat decisions. Billy Croslow, a U.S. Army historian, highlights drones' advantages in data processing, maneuverability, and target identification, but notes the ethical challenges remain unresolved.
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