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Army Secretary Urges Urgent Action Against Drone Threats

11/16/2025

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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll warned that drones pose "the threat of humanity's lifetime."
Driscoll said the United States must lead in counter-drone efforts.
There were over 350 unauthorized drone flights over military sites last year.
The Army is collaborating with law enforcement to address this issue.
Driscoll said the government shutdown hampers progress and he remains optimistic about monitoring U.S. airspace and competing with China's drone production.

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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll warned that drones pose "the threat of humanity's lifetime."
Driscoll said the United States must lead in counter-drone efforts.
There were over 350 unauthorized drone flights over military sites last year.
The Army is collaborating with law enforcement to address this issue.
Driscoll said the government shutdown hampers progress and he remains optimistic about monitoring U.S. airspace and competing with China's drone production.