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SECURITY & DEFENSE • UNITED STATES

Air Force Cited Legal Concerns in Not Shooting Down Drones Over a Base

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The Air Force held back from shooting down drones over a base because of legal concerns, according to The Epoch Times. A Senate committee was told that reported drone incidents at military bases rose from 19 to 204 a year.

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Why it matters

Drone activity near military bases raises security and response questions for U.S. installations. The report does not identify the base or describe a specific threat to personnel or operations.