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Trump to Launch Drone Program Ahead of World Cup
The $500 million funding will support anti-drone defenses focused on 78 matches in 11 U.S. host cities to counter threats from terrorists, criminals, and amateurs, officials said.
- The Trump administration is allocating $500 million from Homeland Security's budget to create anti-drone defenses for the 2026 World Cup and other high-profile events.
- State and local governments will be able to access federal funds for anti-drone measures, including potential jamming technology, per the initiative's details.
- The initiative aims to protect various major events, including the World Cup, in light of rising concerns over drone-related security risks.
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US has $500 million drone security plan for 2026 World Cup
FIFA and federal law enforcement agencies said securing the skies over World Cup stadiums is a priority. President Donald Trump's administration is backing that up with a plan to spend $500 million to stop potential drone threats during next summer’s tournament. Where is the drone security money coming from? The White House said the money from the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) budget will be available to all 50 states to help mitigate…
At the 2024 European Football Championship in Germany, drones were banned around the stadium. Before the World Cup next year, the US government is now targeting the threat – and according to "Politico" plans a huge investment to reduce the risks.
Trump administration to roll out $500M drone security program ahead of FIFA World Cup: Report
Initiative will help state and local authorities detect and disable unauthorized drones over stadiums for next year’s FIFA World Cup, US 250th anniversary, and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, reports American media - Anadolu Ajansı
The Trump administration takes measures to strengthen the US airspace against potential threats of drones before the World Cup next summer and other important events, considering that this technology is both necessary to consolidate security and to overcome foreign competition in the field of aviation technology, according to POLITICO.
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WH to Launch $500M Drone Program Before World Cup
The Trump administration is preparing to launch a $500 million federal initiative to strengthen U.S. airspace security ahead of next summer's FIFA World Cup, according to Politico. The effort will provide funds to state and local governments to develop anti-drone strategies aimed at preventing potential aerial threats at large gatherings, including the 2026 World Cup — which will be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico — the U.S. …
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