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        &lt;p&gt;There have been decades of attempts to make destructive drones, going back to World War I. The technology has advanced significantly since then. Drones now range in size from tiny — as in, fitting in the palm of your hand — to so big they look like little planes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;Stacie Pettyjohn directs the defense program at the Center for a New American Security. She spoke with Marketplace’s Stephanie Hughes about how drones are being used in the war between Iran, Israel and the U.S., including Iran’s Shahed-136 drone.&lt;/p&gt;
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Marketplace Tech

Marketplace

How low-cost drones are used in modern military strikes

MAR 19, 20267 MIN
Marketplace Tech

How low-cost drones are used in modern military strikes

MAR 19, 20267 MIN

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<p>There have been decades of attempts to make destructive drones, going back to World War I. The technology has advanced significantly since then. Drones now range in size from tiny — as in, fitting in the palm of your hand — to so big they look like little planes.</p><br/><p>Stacie Pettyjohn directs the defense program at the Center for a New American Security. She spoke with Marketplace’s Stephanie Hughes about how drones are being used in the war between Iran, Israel and the U.S., including Iran’s Shahed-136 drone.</p>