Jan 3, 2010

Espionage and Intelligence | Chapter 4 Preface

Intelligence-gathering agencies face many challenges in the twenty-first century, including how to employ advanced technology. For example, some authorities argue that the United States should move from manned spy aircraft to unmanned satellite intelligence in order to prevent the kind of catastrophe that occurred near China in 2001. In April of that year, a Chinese pilot forced down an American EP-3, a propeller-driven reconnaissance aircraft. Unlike the U-2, used for reconnaissance during the Cold War, the EP-3 does not fly over hostile territory but collects communications and other...