Apologies for the recent silence but I was, as they say, unavoidably detained. Proliferation of drones continues apace with Israel’s recent delivery 12 drones to Russia in a $400m deal and Brazil ordering further Hermes 450 drones. Meanwhile the USAF… Read More ›
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Brian Terrell of 'Creech 14' speaks about forthcoming verdict on drone protest
Background from Las Vegas Sun / 14 Sept 2010: Judge delays decision in ‘Creech 14’ drone trial: Decision expected in January on trespassing case The real question at the heart of the trial — whether the U.S. should be using drones controlled… Read More ›
Kathy Kelly speaking about forthcoming ‘Creech 14′ Trial
On September 14, 14 activists from around the country will stand trial in Las Vegas for trespassing at Creech Air Force Base in Nevada in April 2009. Creech is headquarters for the Air Force’s drone warfare program, from where unmanned… Read More ›
As Drone Flights Increase, Priests and Protestors Say “The future will not be drone”
This week, President Obama declared the war in Iraq to be over. The announcement received much press coverage and not a little scorn, as at least 50,000 US troops will remain in Iraq. Little noticed however was also the fact that US military chiefs… Read More ›
Peace protesters arrested at US drone center face trespass charges
The following is taken from the Las Vegas City Life newspaper Written by Jason Whited: JWHITED@LVCITYLIFE.COM An upcoming trial for activists who illegally entered Creech Air Force Base to protest the government’s use of unmanned aerial vehicles has caught the attention… Read More ›
