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US tries to move counter-drone efforts from 'joke' to reality

The US militarys efforts to strengthen its counter-drone defences faced setbacks during a September test in Arizona, where several systems failed to destroy targets or struggled with extreme heat and detection issues. The Pentagon plans to spend at least $7 billion on counter-drone technology but has committed only $50 million to actual purchases so far.

15 Nov 2026 7:12 pm