US EditionDHS Launching Counterdrone Office Ahead of World Cup
The new DHS office will deploy advanced counter-drone systems to protect 11 U.S. host cities and events from sophisticated drone threats, including those linked to drug cartels.
- DHS announced on Monday that it would invest $115 million in counter-drone technologies to secure the World Cup and events marking 250 years of American independence.
- After repeated sightings and a 2025 stadium incident, drug cartels adopted drones and cyberattacks, raising alarm among public safety officials and lawmakers.
- FEMA's recent grants reinforced the push, awarding $250 million last month to 11 states hosting World Cup matches and the new DHS office for rapid procurement will oversee the investment.
- Protecting over a million projected visitors, DHS aims to shield matches in eleven US cities from drone disruptions while experts warn weaponized drones raise public-safety stakes.
- Officials call it a big bet on high-tech tools by the Department of Homeland Security under pressure to secure high-profile events and meet President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown demands.
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U.S. Boosts Counter-Drone Investments for FIFA World Cup Security
U.S. Boosts Counter-Drone Investments for FIFA World Cup Security The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced a $115 million investment in counter-drone measures to secure upcoming events, such as the FIFA World Cup and America's 250th Anniversary. This decision highlights a critical shift in addressing aerial threats posed by drones, particularly after their demonstrated impact in the Ukraine conflict.With the World Cup attracting millio…
DHS launching counterdrone office ahead of World Cup
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is investing $115 million in counterdrone technologies for the FIFA Men’s World Cup and events celebrating 250 years of U.S. independence. DHS said in a Monday release it is also launching an office focused on purchasing and deploying drone and counterdrone technologies. The new Program Executive Office for Unmanned…
The U.S. government announced that it will invest $115 million in anti-drone technology to increase security in the face of the 2026 World Cup and the events celebrating the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.
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NBC Right NowDepartment of Homeland Security invests $115M in drone technologies
UNITED STATES — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a new investment of $115 million in drone and counter-drone technologies. The initiative comes as the nation prepares for the World Cup and America's 250th birthday this summer. The DHS revealed that a new office will be established to focus on purchasing and deploying these
Homeland Security Invests $115M To Guard FIFA World Cup From Drone Attacks
The Department of Homeland Security will invest $115 million in counter drone technology to secure the upcoming FIFA World Cup and events marking the 250th anniversary of American independence. The funding will be managed by a new DHS office tasked with rapidly acquiring and deploying drone detection and defense systems. Officials say the move responds to growing concerns over drones being used by criminal organizations and the risk they pose to…
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