By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill (Editor’s note: This story is part of a series of reports on efforts to establish new counter-UAS protocols in the U.S. to protect high-profile sporting events, such as the FIFA World Cup, and critical infrastructure from the potential threats posed by drones flown by careless or hostile actors.) As federal, state and local … [Read more...] about DHS Taps Fortem for Kinetic Counter-UAS Systems at World Cup Venues
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Fortem Technologies’ Net Counter Drone System Chosen For 2026 FIFA World Cup
Fortem Technologies has been awarded a multimillion-dollar contract to provide counter-drone protection for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The company’s DroneHunter® counter-drone system will intercept and remove unauthorized drones from U.S. event airspace. The 2026 tournament will be the largest in FIFA history. It will include 48 teams competing in 16 cities across the United … [Read more...] about Fortem Technologies’ Net Counter Drone System Chosen For 2026 FIFA World Cup
UK Firm Unveils New High Speed Drone Interceptor
Drone Defence, a UK-based technology firm, has introduced AeroStrike, a high-speed drone interceptor designed to physically counter hostile or unauthorized unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in high-threat environments. The new system marks a shift toward kinetic interception solutions as small, fast-moving drones become increasingly common in security-sensitive and contested … [Read more...] about UK Firm Unveils New High Speed Drone Interceptor
U.S. Moves to Fortify Drone Defenses Ahead of 2026 World Cup Amid Policy Gaps
As the United States prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the federal government is intensifying efforts to bolster aerial security, with plans to invest roughly 500 million dollars into counter-drone systems. However, emerging legislative and operational challenges, particularly the expiration of key counter-UAS authorities due to the ongoing government shutdown, … [Read more...] about U.S. Moves to Fortify Drone Defenses Ahead of 2026 World Cup Amid Policy Gaps
Belgian Authorities Foil Alleged Drone Bomb Plot Against Politicians
Belgian police have arrested three men accused of planning to use a drone fitted with explosives to attack political figures, in what investigators described as a “credible and advanced” plot. The case has renewed attention on how easily commercial drones can be adapted for malicious purposes—and the growing urgency for effective counter-UAS measures across Europe. According … [Read more...] about Belgian Authorities Foil Alleged Drone Bomb Plot Against Politicians
