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Thursday, November 14, 2013

Germany halts purchase of armed drones

EuroHawkA draft version of the coalition agreement between the Conservatives and the Social Democrats seen by news site Spiegel states: "We categorically reject illegal killings by drones.

Germany will support the use of unmanned weapons systems for the purposes of international disarmament and arms control."

It went on: "Before acquiring a qualitatively new arms system, we will thoroughly investigate all associated civil and constitutional guidelines and ethical questions."

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