30 January 2013
US signs deal with Niger to operate military drones on its soil
The United States (US) has concluded an agreement with Niger, allowing it to use surveillance drones in the West African country, in order to increase surveillance missions on Islamist extremist groups. The Guardian reports that it is believed that the US only currently desires unarmed surveillance drones to be deployed to Niger, but the agreement could pave the way for armed drones in the future.
Source: The Guardian | US signs deal with Niger to operate military drones in west African state