Tuesday, 14 October 2025

TRUMP ADMINISTRATION ALLOCATES $500 FOR DRONE DEFENCE AHEAD OF 2026 WORLD CUP - POLITICO

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The Trump White House is launching a $500 million program to counter drones to ensure security during the 2026 World Cup, the 250th anniversary of US ependence's 2028 Olympic Games. These funds are intended to support local authorities in developing drone defense strategies.

Donald Trump's White House is launching a large-scale program to develop and implement anti-drone technologies worth $500 million. The initiative is aimed at strengthening security during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, as well as during the celebrations of the 250th anniversary of US independence and the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. This is stated in the Politico article, writes UNN.

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According to Andrew Giuliani, director of the White House World Cup Task Force, the administration is allocating these funds to support local and state authorities in creating strategies to protect against drones that could threaten the security of stadiums and mass gatherings.

Everyone – from governors to chief stadium security officers – says this is exactly what they need to protect the venues (of the World Cup – ed.)

– Giuliani emphasized in an interview with Politico.

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