UK increases use of armed drones in Afghanistan

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The proportion of UK drones using missiles in Afghanistan has doubled in the last five years, official figures show.

In 2012, 10% of drone missions released weapons, compared to 5% in 2008.

The number of drone missions has also increased from 296 five years ago, to 892 last year.

Defence minister Andrew Robathan said the majority carry out intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) roles
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