Published On: Tue, Dec 25th, 2018
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Nigeria Deploys Drones, Hi-Tech To Rout Boko Haram

Bombing Terrorists Target

(News Investigators) /Nigeria has begun to apply drones and new technologies, which are known to be critical in modern warfare, to rout out the remnants of terror group Boko Haram in the country’s northeast region, Army Chief, Tukur Buratai has said.

Mr. Buratai, in
a statement, said the army had recently utilized drones in surveillance and
research, and that the process was effective in the execution of its operations
against the dreaded Boko Haram group.

Likewise, he
said even the army uniform is now technology-based and tagged in a way that it
sends a signal when troops are in danger.

“Technology
is playing important role in warfare and we are not left out,” the army
chief said.

“We have
in place a transformation and innovation department that is working on research
and developments, not only on basic equipm..

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Ellen MilliganBloombergDecember 23, 2018Gatwick Drone Raid's Legacy of Lost Fees, Fortified AirportsMore(Bloomberg) — As thousands rush to complete journeys disrupted by the recent drone incursions at London Gatwick airport, here’s a guide to how the aviation industry is responding, and what the long-term fallout might be.
Managing Chaos
Airlines have a legal duty to get travelers to their destination, no matter if a flight is halted by the weather, strikes or the appearance of mysterious flying objects. Where services are canceled, that might mean switching passengers to later departures or booking them onto rival carriers at other airports. Refunds can alternatively be offered to allow people to make their own arrangements, or to simply call it a day and go home.
Not Over Yet
While Gatwick reopened for flights on Friday as police and the military deemed anti-drone measures installed at the airport sufficient to prevent further incursions, services were patchy, with dozens of je..

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