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Local Law Enforcers Need Authorities to Mitigate Drone Threats Near Airports, Report Says

By Cal Biesecker

Monday, October 14th, 2019

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Local Law Enforcers Need Authorities to Mitigate Drone Threats Near Airports, Report Says

CACI International sells its SkyTracker Counter UAS solutions for detecting, tracking and mitigating potential drone threats. Graphic: CACI International

To counter growing threats posed by small drones operating near airports, whether due to ignorance or criminal activity, state and local law enforcement agencies need legal authorities from Congress to be able to mitigate the impacts of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) on airport operations, says the final report of a task force that examined the issue of unauthorized UAS around airports. “The deputation of counter-UAS authority to these officials should begin with a pilot program overseen by the Department of…

Congress

Munitions Fired Represent Most of $25 Billion Spent By Pentagon on Iran War So Far

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Congress

Slotkin: Pentagon Should Use Anthropic’s Mythos To Spot Cyber Security Gaps

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Budd And Shaheen Bill Would Authorize 329 F-15EX Fighters

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Congress

HASC’s Wittman Sees ‘Challenging’ Push For $350B In Reconciliation Funds, Wants Sustained Defense Increase

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