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Pentagon Launches Effort To Harden Critical Infrastructure Against Drone Attacks

New Pentagon guidance for defending U.S. critical infrastructure against drone attacks calls for hardened structures and increased use of netting, cables, and other kinds of passive physical defenses — a notable shift in policy.

The new guidance from JIATF-401 talks about “critical infrastructure” mostly in terms of civilian sites ranging from power plants to sports venues. However, it makes clear that the guidance is equally applicable to helping protect military facilities from uncrewed aerial systems.

“When we talk about Homeland defense, we’re not just talking about military bases, power grids and ports; we’re talking about places where Americans gather. With major international events like the World Cup on the horizon, the security of our stadiums, for example, is a national priority,” Army Brig. Gen. Matt Ross, Director of JIATF-401, said.

“This new guidance provides a common playbook for our forces to work closely with federal and local partners to ensure a safe and secure environment against the growing challenge of nefarious drones.”

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