Pentagon Preps 'Shoot-Off' for Counter-Drone Tech
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The Pentagon's counter-drone task force is preparing a 'shoot-off' event to test directed energy prototypes. A successful demonstration could lead to a purchase order and production of the systems. The event is structured to accelerate the fielding of effective counter-drone technologies.
Why it matters
The development of effective counter-drone technologies is crucial for national security, and the 'shoot-off' event could lead to the rapid deployment of innovative solutions. Directed energy systems have the potential to provide a game-changing capability for countering drone threats.
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