USAF to implement new drone countermeasures at Wright-Patterson AFB by Mar 2025?
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Official announcements from the United States Air Force or Wright-Patterson AFB
Wright-Patterson AFB Closes Airspace Friday Night Due to Unauthorized Drone Activity
Dec 16, 2024, 02:12 AM
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio experienced a security incident involving unauthorized drone activity on Friday night, leading to the temporary closure of its airspace. The drones were spotted over the base, which is home to critical Air Force units including the Air Force Research Lab and the National Air and Space Intelligence Center. Air Force officials confirmed that the drones did not impact base residents, facilities, or assets, but measures were taken to ensure safety, including diverting air traffic. The incident adds to a series of similar drone incursions over military installations in recent times, highlighting ongoing concerns about drone security at sensitive sites.
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Detection and Surveillance • 25%
Interception and Neutralization • 25%
Policy and Regulation • 25%
Cybersecurity Measures • 25%
Deployment of counter-drone technology • 25%
No new measures • 25%
Increased aerial patrols • 25%
Enhanced radar systems • 25%
U.S. Army • 25%
U.S. Navy • 25%
U.S. Marine Corps • 25%
U.S. Air Force • 25%
Individual civilian • 25%
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Domestic group • 25%
Foreign entity • 25%
No action taken • 25%
Implement new drone regulations • 25%
Issue warnings to drone operators • 25%
Increase drone monitoring efforts • 25%