Drones and Missiles Heighten Risk for Pilots Amid Middle East Conflicts
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War widening in the Middle East is raising aviation risks as missiles and drones crowd the skies, complicating routes, triggering diversions and grounding flights from Dubai to Europe. Pilots say they’re under greater mental strain as GPS spoofing and weapon threats degrade airspace safety, while detection and counterdrone options remain limited and non-lethal.
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