Trump Signs Order to Secure American Skies Against Drone Threats

The order directed federal agencies to establish counter-drone training programs and make grants available to non-federal agencies seeking to buy drones.
Trump Signs Order to Secure American Skies Against Drone Threats
President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on May 23, 2025. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images
Andrew Thornebrooke
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President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to strengthen the United States against threats posed by drones and to encourage innovation in domestic drone technology manufacturing.

Michael Kratsios, who serves as director for the White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy, said the June 6 order works to eliminate unlawful drone use throughout the country and help law enforcement assert more control over domestic airspace.

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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