US agencies unite to combat rogue drone threats nationwide

The administration of US President Donald Trump says ⁠it is taking ⁠steps to expedite the use of counter-drone systems to address growing threats. Several United States agencies, including the Pentagon and the Transportation, Energy and Justice Departments, have signed ⁠a memo to evaluate counter-drone technologies and quickly deploy them to protect aviation safety and address national security concerns.

“We’re taking a proactive, whole-of-government approach to protecting American airspace from emerging 21st-century threats,” said US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. “By bringing all our federal partners together, we can strengthen our ability to combat rogue drone threats and keep the flying public safe.” The announcement comes days after a NATO official highlighted the need for cost-effective counter-drone capabilities, as the alliance has committed to investing more than $40bn in counter-drone capabilities over the next five years.