Publication

Oct 2016

This report examines what is fast becoming the next step in terrorist tactics – the lethal and nonlethal use of drones and UAV technologies. More specifically, the text’s author looks at 1) the advantages drones provide terrorist groups, particularly as offensive platforms; 2) how terrorist actors might mimic or repurpose the use of UAVs; and 3) the emerging technologies which will further complicate and expand the employment of drones for violent purposes.

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Author Don Rassler
Series CTC Reports
Publisher Combating Terrorism Center (CTC)
Copyright © 2016 Combating Terrorism Center (CTC)
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