Counter-drone drills as FBI braces for 2026 World Cup across 11 U.S. cities
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As the 2026 FIFA World Cup unfolds in 11 U.S. cities, the FBI has trained 60 officers in counter-drone tactics and DHS leads broad security coordination; officials warn that lone-wolf attacks and small, easily acquired drones pose the main threats, prompting remote shutdown capabilities, drone‑mitigation gear, and a network of command posts with intensified local policing to secure the event.
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- Drones, cyberattacks, ICE: Inside World Cup security for 2026 tournament USA Today
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