Pentagon clears way for anti-drone tech: Hegseth memo
The memo instructs the department to treat delays in the employment of anti-drone technology as an "operational risk.".
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- Primary source: The Hill
- Published: Oct 2, 2026, 2:34 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Intelligence & Security
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