Idea of arming Global Hawk draws conflicting comments from Pentagon

Army Gen. Tommy Franks said July 9 that the Defense Department will try to weaponize the Global Hawk surveillance aircraft, marking what would appear to be a major policy reversal for the unmanned aerial vehicle. But Air Force officials disputed the general's comments, telling The DAILY that the...

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