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US 'should not be surprised' if there's a domestic drone attack: Charles Q. Brown
Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Charles Q. Brown Jr. said the United States should not be “surprised” if there is a drone attack within the country due to the growing threat that they pose across the globe.
TL;DR
- Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Charles Q. Brown Jr. warned that the U.S. should not be surprised by a domestic drone attack.
- The proliferation and evolution of drone technology make it difficult to stay ahead of the threat.
- Unauthorized drone sightings have occurred over sporting events and military bases, but no domestic attacks have happened yet.
- All 11 U.S. stadiums hosting World Cup matches have counter-drone technology.
- Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin acknowledged that counter-drone measures are lagging behind offensive drone capabilities.
- Drones have entered restricted airspace over the Masters Tournament and the Miami Grand Prix F1 race.
- Intercepting drones domestically poses risks to populations on the ground due to potential falling debris.
- Non-kinetic alternatives like directed energy and electronic warfare are being considered.
- Operating counter-drone measures in densely populated U.S. areas presents a challenge compared to more open areas abroad.
- Ukraine's "Operation Spiderweb" demonstrated how drones can be used to attack military facilities.
- Unauthorized drone incursions have been detected over U.S. military bases, though no threats materialized.
- The threat to the U.S. homeland from drones has become more prevalent.