The US military is planning to increase its use of drones in modern warfare tactics. But a newly uncovered memo reveals that the US Air Force is facing a significant shortage of drone pilots. Now the US drone fleet is at its "breaking point"... and turning down a request for more flight in the battle against the Islamic State. RT's Manila Chan takes a look at the consequences of being over funded and understaffed on the USAF's Air Combat Command.
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