Posted on 08/29/2025 12:47:09 PM PDT by DFG
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced today that he has directed Army Secretary Daniel P. Driscoll to formally establish a joint, interagency task force to counter hostile unmanned aerial systems, commonly referred to as drones.
"Our job here at the Pentagon — when you think about it — is to prepare for the threats of the future and build a force to match them, and defeat them, and outpace them," Hegseth said via a video message released to the public.
"And there's no doubt that the threats we face today from hostile drones grow by the day," he added.
Noting that hostile UASs are being operated overseas and at our borders while seeking to harm U.S. warfighters, bases and even the sovereignty of the national airspace, Hegseth said the new task force — Joint Interagency Task Force 401 — will be a unified team that will seek to bring together the best talent from multiple government agencies to counter UAS threats and restore control of the skies.
"It's called counter-UAS — counter-unmanned aerial systems — and America will be the best at it," Hegseth said.
Although the secretary did not comment on the estimated length of time before the task force will be operational, he did say the Pentagon is currently moving quickly to cut through bureaucracy and consolidate resources, so as to empower it with "the utmost authority to outpace our adversaries."
He added that DOD is working to deliver real solutions and ensure American airspace remains secure at home, abroad and anywhere troops are stationed.
"They deserve to be defended by the best," Hegseth said.
He added that the new task force will put the right tools in the hands of warfighters so they can defend the sovereignty of American airspace and "send a clear message" that the United States will "never be outmatched."
"Because, make no mistake, under this administration — and President [Donald J.] Trump's leadership — we're going to out-innovate, we're going to lead and we will win," Hegseth concluded.
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We have forty million illegals in the country.
It is safe to assume some (millions) came here for purposes other than trying to find opportunities to keep the Ten Commandments.
High-tech global drone development led by Israel:
Israel is a global leader in military drone technology and uses its UAVs for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), primarily in its own region.
Surveillance of Palestinians: Israel’s use of drones for surveillance and mapping is well-established within the occupied Palestinian territories.
Past spying allegations: Israel has been accused of spying on the U.S. in the past, including allegations of planting cell phone surveillance devices near the White House.
As for drone mapping claims, Israel, a massive user of US armaments, would have an interest in mapping foreign aid routes the US employs, particularly the route of US arms to Ukraine. Israeli high-tech drones could easily map that information.
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Levin: These drones are mapping, and the government is concealing information. Most likely these are drones from China. Iran and Russia are too busy right now to do this. This is a massive coverup.
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Requirements for foreign drones in U.S. airspace
Approval needed: Any foreign military aircraft, including drones, requires explicit authorization from the U.S. Department of State to operate in U.S. national airspace.
Strict process: The application for diplomatic clearance, which must include the flight’s purpose, route, and destination, must be submitted several business days in advance. A foreign military flying unauthorized drones would be a serious violation.
Federal monitoring: The FAA, FBI, and Department of Homeland Security jointly monitor U.S. airspace for security threats. In December 2024, they issued a statement confirming there was no evidence of a foreign national security threat from reported drone sightings over the U.S.
That’s what they said in Nov 1941
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