Pentagon Adopts New Strategy to Counter Drones

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin signed the classified strategy, which will incorporate drone systems as a key part of how the Pentagon approaches war.

The Pentagon is seen from the air in Washington on March 3, 2022. Joshua Roberts/Reuters

The Pentagon is adopting a new strategy for countering the threat posed by drones following a series of high-profile encounters at bases throughout the world.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin signed the new, classified Strategy for Countering Unmanned Systems on Dec. 2.