The World Cup could be a breakout moment for drone defense tech

As the U.S. ramps up training and funding to counter aerial threats, companies are using this summer’s events to prove their systems and pitch them at scale.

A police officer armed with a drone-disabling weapon stands guard outside the stadium ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers final playoff football match between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Jamaica at the Akron Stadium in Zapopan, Jalisco state, Mexico, on March 31, 2026. [Photo: Getty Images]

As the threat of drone attacks grows, the federal government is turning this summer into a proving ground for U.S. efforts to shore up aerial defenses at events like the World Cup. It may also........

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