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Drones That "Kill" Like Swarm Of Insects

Boeing, a major military contractor and aerostructure contractor in our region, and researchers from Johns Hopkins University successfully demonstrated a “swarm” of drones to be used in battle recently.
Boeing Demonstrates Drones That Perform Like ‘Swarm Of Insects

Pretty cool stuff, right? Not so much when one considers the proliferation of drones for commercial, law enforcement and other private uses. Before joining Boeing in its celebration of tech savvy weaponry, perhaps we should read up on the divide and debate about drone warfare:

Is drone war moral?
By Murtaza Hussain

The Poison of Drone Warfare Seeps Into the Future
By Robert C. Koehler for Buzzflash at TruthOut

What Could Go Wrong With Domestic Drones?
By Mollie Hemingway

Katerina Canyon serves as Executive Director of the Peace Economy Project, where she combines her passion for community advocacy, creative expression, and social justice to challenge militarization and uplift human-centered policy. Drawing on experience in tech, nonprofits, and international communication, she leads research and organizing focused on peace, accountability, and community investment. She is also a poet whose work explores trauma, resilience, and collective healing.