National Security

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.
Pentagon Adopts New Strategy to Counter Drones
The Pentagon is seen from the air in Washington on March 3, 2022. Joshua Roberts/Reuters
Andrew Thornebrooke
Andrew Thornebrooke
National Security Correspondent
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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.

Andrew Thornebrooke
Andrew Thornebrooke
National Security Correspondent
Andrew Thornebrooke is a national security correspondent for The Epoch Times covering China-related issues with a focus on defense, military affairs, and national security. He holds a master's in military history from Norwich University.
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