US Army prepares troops and equipment to avoid drone surveillance and attacks
The growing threat posed by low-cost drones led the US Army to prepare its troops and inventory to avoid UAS surveillance and attacks on the battlefield. The service has taken several measures including improving soldiers’ training, doctrine and in-service ground platforms, in addition to acquiring cutting-edge systems and technologies.
To support development and procurement efforts, the branch has invested nearly $2 billion in solutions to counter the threat from drones from FY2017 to FY2024.
The investment has covered programmes related to kinetic weapons, high-energy lasers, high-powered microwaves and RF systems, as well as sensors, radars and C2 systems. The service has
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