The United States will invest 115 million dollars in anti-drone technology for the 2026 World Cup

United States took a key step in terms of security ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The Donald Trump administration confirmed a 115 million dollar investment aimed at the development and implementation of anti-drone technology, with the goal of strengthening protection in stadiums and at the main international events that will be held next year.

The announcement was made by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which specified that the funds will begin to be executed this week through a new office specialized in this type of systems. Officials from the agency warned that these unmanned aircraft "are increasingly exploited by malicious actors", a phenomenon that has caused growing concern in recent years and that is already clearly visible in conflicts such as the war in Ukraine.

The Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, explained that the investment responds to a scenario of multiple challenges for the country's domestic protection. "This will help us continue securing the border and dismantling cartels, protecting our infrastructure, and keeping Americans safe during festivities and events throughout the historic year of the 250th anniversary of the United States and the 2026 FIFA World Cup", she stated in an official release.

Meanwhile, Noem also emphasized the paradigm shift that this type of technology implies in defensive matters: "Drones represent the new frontier of American air superiority. With President Trump, we are starting a new era to defend our air superiority and protect our borders and the interior of the United States", she maintained.

The reinforcement is part of an especially demanding calendar for the country. In addition to hosting the World Cup, in 2026 the United States will celebrate the 250 years of its independence and will organize the G20 summit in Miami, scheduled for December, with the presence of the main world leaders. Meanwhile, the development of this technology will also serve as a basis for future large-scale events, such as the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.