All 78 World Cup matches have counter-drone technology: White House official
The White House World Cup Task Force confirmed all 78 FIFA World Cup matches in the U.S. will use counter-drone technology, including jamming and mitigation measures, following recent legislative updates allowing local police to deploy these systems. The FBI has already seized 35 drones near venues and disrupted a separate plot involving explosive drones targeting the UFC 250 event at the White House, with five individuals in custody as of June 11.
The White House World Cup Task Force, led by Andrew Giuliani, announced that all 78 FIFA World Cup matches in the U.S. will feature counter-drone technology to prevent unauthorized drone activity. Measures include jamming drones to force them down, and every fan fest across host cities will also have this protection. Giuliani noted that recent legislation enabled local police departments to use these tools, with training provided by the FBI. Efforts began last year to educate local law enforcement about drone threats, and Giuliani credited former President Donald Trump’s administration for implementing these security protocols. The FBI in Miami and Atlanta has already seized 35 recreational drones near World Cup venues, reinforcing the heightened security measures. Separately, the FBI disrupted a plot targeting the UFC 250 event at the White House, involving explosive drones designed to strike buildings in the area. Director Kash Patel stated law enforcement became aware of the threat on June 10, leading to a multi-state operation that resulted in five arrests by June 11. Giuliani warned drone operators to avoid flying near World Cup events, emphasizing that ‘drones are not welcome.’
This content was automatically generated and/or translated by AI. It may contain inaccuracies. Please refer to the original sources for verification.