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FBI ramps up counter-drone efforts as Patel warns of growing threats from criminals, terrorists

close Video Kash Patel: FBI's focus is on preventing future acts of terrorism FBI Director Kash Patel discusses the investigation into the shooting of two National Guard members, migrant vetting and more on 'My View with Lara Trump.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FBI Director Kash Patel said Saturday that the Trump administration is ramping up its efforts to combat the growing threat posed by drones used by criminal networks, terrorist groups and foreign adversaries, launching a new national training program to help law enforcement detect and stop unlawful drone activity. Patel said the bureau has invested significant time and resources this year into modernizing its capabilities to counter unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)."Unmanned aircrafts are increasingly exploited by criminals, terrorists, and hostile foreign actors — making the counter UAS program a critical area for the FBI to modernize and adapt to stay ahead of the threat," Patel wrote on X.

FBI ramps up counter-drone efforts as Patel warns of growing threats from criminals, terrorists

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Key Highlights

  • Patel said President Donald Trump signed an executive order in June that led to the creation of a National Counter-UAS Training Center, which the FBI operates out of its Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama.
  • FBI DIRECTOR KASH PATEL SAYS BUREAU RAMPING UP AI TO COUNTER DOMESTIC, GLOBAL THREATS FBI Director Kash Patel said Dec.
  • 27 the Trump administration is ramping up its efforts to combat the growing threat posed by drones used by criminal networks, terrorist groups and foreign adversaries.
  • (Michael M.
  • Santiago/) The FBI director said the new training center prepares law enforcement to safely detect, identify, track and mitigate unlawful drone activity when legally authorized, in compliance with the National Defense Authorization Act passed by Congress this year. Patel said the facility will play a key role in preparing security operations for major upcoming events in the U. S., including the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympics.
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