Lawmakers Urge National Guard Role to Counter Drone Threats at the 2026 World Cup
Two Republican members of Congress are urging the Trump administration to give the National Guard a formal role in protecting the 2026 FIFA World Cup from drone-related threats, arguing that current planning may not be enough to secure the airspace over matches in the United States. Representatives Michael McCaul and Elijah Crane sent a letter […]
A Russian fighter forces a US drone to descend over the Black Sea after intercepting it
A Russian fighter jet forced a US Air Force drone to descend over the Black Sea on Tuesday after damaging the propeller of the MQ-9 Reaper, according to the US Army. The Reaper drone and two Russian SU-27 Flanker jets were flying over international waters of the Black Sea when one of the Russian aircraft […]
