Event Brief
5 US bases to get directed-energy drone counter weapons
Filed: May 08, 2026 at 5:03 AM ET
Summary: A federal pilot program will equip five US bases with directed-energy weapons to counter drones.
WHO: Federal officials
WHAT: Directed-energy weapons deployed at five US bases under a federal pilot program to counter drones
WHEN: May 07, 2026 at 5:10 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Part of a scheduled process.
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