USAF Buys Passive Drone Sensors
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The US Air Force's 352nd Special Operations Wing at RAF Mildenhall is seeking to install a network of microphones to detect enemy drones. The passive acoustic drone detection system is designed to hear incoming drones before they are visible. This technology will enhance the base's security and surveillance capabilities.
Why it matters
The acquisition of passive drone sensors highlights the growing importance of counter-drone technologies in modern warfare, and the need for military bases to enhance their security measures against unmanned aerial threats.
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