Defense
U.S. Counter-Drone Defenses for World Cup Still Lagging, DHS Secretary Admits
Amid warnings of drone threats to 2026 World Cup stadiums, DHS Secretary Mullin concedes federal counter-UAS capabilities remain behind schedule. With airspace security gaps exposing critical infrastructure, commercial operators flying within 3NM of venues face immediate enforcement using Part 107 waivers or risk drone seizure, while defense contractors race to deploy anti-drone nets, RF jammers, and directed-energy systems.
