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Sunday, October 25, 2009

To fight pirates, military will send in the drones

MQ-9 ReaperFor the first time, sophisticated U.S. military surveillance drones capable of carrying missiles have begun patrolling waters off Somalia in hopes of stemming rising piracy.

Three ships were seized in a week off Africa's lawless eastern coast and Vice Adm. Robert Moeller, the deputy commander for the U.S. Africa Command, said pirates continue to pose a significant challenge.

With the monsoon season now over, there has been a rash of attacks as pirates return to the open seas. More than 130 crew members from seven ships are being held now, including about 70 from the latest attacks.

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