According to an internal memo, the Air Force doesn’t have enough pilots to fly its drones, and the drone program is stretched nearly to its breaking point. Drones have become essential in targeting and gathering intelligence against the Taliban, al Qaeda and ISIS, among others. So what does the current state of affairs mean for the future of counterinsurgency?
Is the U.S. Drone Fleet at a Breaking Point?
Credits
Guest:
- Dave Majumdar - defense reporter for the Daily Beast - @davemajumdar