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Small drones fly in scattered formation at night, their lights glowing softly against a dark, out-of-focus cityscape…

Drone Detection Evolves to Counter Smaller, Faster Swarm Threats

In the dead of night, a swarm of small, cheap drones can shatter the silence with their buzzing engines, posing a formidable challenge to conventional sensors and response systems. To counter this threat, experts are turning to a layered, networked sensing approach that combines multiple complementary sensors to buy time for an effective response.

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US military personnel in camouflage gear training with sound detection equipment to identify drones in a field setting.

US Soldiers Train to Identify Drones by Sound

US soldiers are now on high alert for a new kind of threat - and it's not just about keeping their eyes on the ground. They're learning to tune in to the unique sounds of drones, like Sgt. 1st Class Tyler Harrington, who's training to distinguish between different types, including one-way attack drones.

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