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Last updated on: June 14, 2012 10:48 IST
United States forces are poised to deploy pint-sized drones, small enough to fit into soldier's rucksack, but packed with tiny explosive warheads enough to blast targets with pinpoint accuracy.
The new drones christened 'Switchblade' weighs less than six pounds and takes out a sniper on a rooftop without blasting the building and Pentagon has given the go ahead for deployment of these mini killer machines, Los Angeles Times reported quoting Pentagon officials.
The deployment of Switchblades has been made a top priority by Pentagon as Washington is seeking to reduce civilian casualties and collateral damage in Afghanistan, Pakistan and other battle zones.
About a dozen Switchblades were tested last year by special operations units in Afghanistan, according to army officials who said the drones proved effective.
L A Times quoted officials saying that the US army is considering buying $100 million worth of these mini drones under a programme called Lethal Miniature Areal Munition System. The Air force and the Marine Corps have also expressed interest in the technology......
In PHOTOS: Lethal 'Kamakazi' drone that fits in a backpack - Rediff Sports
United States forces are poised to deploy pint-sized drones, small enough to fit into soldier's rucksack, but packed with tiny explosive warheads enough to blast targets with pinpoint accuracy.
The new drones christened 'Switchblade' weighs less than six pounds and takes out a sniper on a rooftop without blasting the building and Pentagon has given the go ahead for deployment of these mini killer machines, Los Angeles Times reported quoting Pentagon officials.
The deployment of Switchblades has been made a top priority by Pentagon as Washington is seeking to reduce civilian casualties and collateral damage in Afghanistan, Pakistan and other battle zones.
About a dozen Switchblades were tested last year by special operations units in Afghanistan, according to army officials who said the drones proved effective.
L A Times quoted officials saying that the US army is considering buying $100 million worth of these mini drones under a programme called Lethal Miniature Areal Munition System. The Air force and the Marine Corps have also expressed interest in the technology......
In PHOTOS: Lethal 'Kamakazi' drone that fits in a backpack - Rediff Sports