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Establishment of a Joint, Interagency Task Force to Counter Hostile Unmanned Aerial Systems

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has taken a significant step towards ensuring national security by directing Army Secretary Daniel P. Driscoll to formally establish a joint, interagency task force focused on countering hostile unmanned aerial systems, commonly known as drones.

Background Information

This initiative is aimed at addressing the growing threat posed by unmanned aerial systems in various sectors, including military, civilian, and critical infrastructure domains.

The Task Force’s Mission

The newly formed task force will be responsible for developing strategies, technologies, and procedures to detect, identify, and neutralize hostile drones in a timely and effective manner.