A new arms race threatens to unleash laser warfare in the skies
27 June 2018
The increasing use of military lasers that can damage the eyes of pilots has opened a fresh front in low-level international conflict, says David Hambling
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Drone pilots deserve medals even without risking their lives
22 September 2017
Remote warfare raises questions about who gets military honours, but the stress and trauma drone crews face deserves recognition, says David Hambling
Drones of contention: Hobby fliers on collision course with law
23 September 2015
It is a flight of fancy to believe that the inexpert public's craze for remote-control craft won't spark tougher new rules, says Jeff Hecht
Laser beam warfare is here – but not as we expected
10 June 2015
Ronald Reagan imagined giant lasers in space shooting down Soviet missiles from afar. The reality has turned out to be mercifully modest, says Jeff Hecht
