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January 9, 2013

Japan and China Step Up Drone Race

Kaiman & McCurry, The Guardian

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Both countries claim drones will be used for surveillance, but experts warn of future skirmishes in region's airspace.

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TAGGED: Diaoyu Islands, Senkaku islands, Drones, Asia, South China Sea, China, Japan

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