The article notes NORTHCOM has a new deployable counter-UAS “fly-away kit” that can be requested and delivered to installations to detect, classify, and defeat small drones. While not a breakthrough technology, it reflects an emerging operational approach to rapidly field expeditionary base-defense C-UAS packages in response to drone incursions and near-field attack threats.
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NORTHCOM deploys counter-drone 'fly-away kit' for U.S. base defense
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- The War Zone · https://www.twz.com/air/u-s-not-prepared-to-handle-drone-attack-from-inside-homeland-deputy-norad-commanderU.S. Not Prepared To Handle Drone Attack From Inside Homeland: NORTHCOM Deputy Commander