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First Armed Drone Use
- In October 2001, Air Force pilot Scott Swanson used a Predator drone to surveil Mullah Omar in Afghanistan.
- This marked the first time a drone was armed and ready for a lethal missile strike.
Drones in Modern Warfare
- Drones like the Predator have become integral to modern warfare, offering surveillance and targeted killing capabilities.
- Their use raises moral questions about remote warfare and civilian casualties.
Karem's Move to America
- Frustrated with rejections by Israeli Aircraft Industries, Abe Karem, a brilliant engineer, moved to Southern California.
- He set up a workshop in his garage, determined to build his own drones.