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FBI to Triple Counter-Drone Training Capacity for State and Local Law Enforcement
FBI officials announced plans to triple counter-drone training capacity for state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies. This expansion follows the implementation of new federal authorities under the SAFER SKIES Act. The announcement was made during a media roundtable at the Drone Security and SLTT Grant Forum, where officials also discussed new counter-UAS authorities and training requirements.
Why it matters
The FBI is expanding training for law enforcement on counter-UAS operations under new federal authorities.
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Source published 12 Nov 2026, 14:03 UTC