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Pentagon Considers Drone Laser System Amid Surveillance Concerns

3/31/2026

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Pentagon weighs deploying a drone laser system at Fort Lesley J. McNair in Washington, where Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio reside.
The move follows reports of unusual drone activity raising surveillance concerns for these officials amid tensions with Iran.
The deployment faces challenges from Washington's busy airspace.
Federal Aviation Administration has safety concerns about the laser.
The Pentagon supports laser system to counter drone incursions.

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Pentagon weighs deploying a drone laser system at Fort Lesley J. McNair in Washington, where Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio reside.
The move follows reports of unusual drone activity raising surveillance concerns for these officials amid tensions with Iran.
The deployment faces challenges from Washington's busy airspace.
Federal Aviation Administration has safety concerns about the laser.
The Pentagon supports laser system to counter drone incursions.