Pentagon clears way for anti-drone tech: Hegseth memo

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(NewsNation) — The Pentagon is emphasizing development and deployment of anti-drone weapons and defenses, according to a new memo from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that was shared in part to NewsNation.

The memo instructs the Defense Department to treat delays in the employment of counter-unmanned aircraft systems as an “operational risk.”

“This memorandum directs the Department to accept prudent risks, identify approval........

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