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World Cup's impact on US security
During the 2026 World Cup, the United States experienced an unseen battlefield dedicated to countering drones, which posed a significant security threat to the stadiums and spectators, especially amid rapid legal and technological shifts. The "Safer Skies" law was passed in December 2025 to empower local authorities to shoot down drones, shifting authority from federal agencies alone. This change allowed for training and enhancing security capabilities at the state level. However, the U.S. faced various technical and operational challenges, including a shortage of specialized equipment, procurement chaos, frequency interference, and reliance on limited technologies such as network jamming and non-kinetic control methods. Intensive training sessions were conducted for temporary local officers, and hundreds of millions of dollars were allocated to strengthen nationwide surveillance and response systems. These efforts contributed to building a long-term security framework against drone threats, leveraging the expertise gained during the World Cup.
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