U.S.
scientists have undertaken research into a new generation of drones
that would be nuclear-powered, in the hopes of allowing them to be able
to fly for months in remote areas, according to a report in The Guardian
today.
“The blueprints for the new drones, which have been developed by Sandia
National Laboratories – the U.S. government's principal nuclear research
and development agency – and defense contractor Northrop Grumman, were
designed to increase flying time ‘from days to months’ while making more
power available for operating equipment, according to a project summary
published by Sandia,” the paper reported.
The ramping up of drone strikes has been one of the more controversial
elements of the Obama administration’s foreign policy, and the idea of
adding a nuclear element to the program is only likely to further stoke
controversy. Indeed, the report notes that the work has been halted for
now over concerns that public ...
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