The Pentagon is considering sending a powerful anti-drone laser system to the military base in Washington where War Secretary Hegseth and Secretary of State Rubio reside, according to NYT citing sources
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- "The Army has been debating deploying the lasers there after reports of unusual drone activity in the airspace around Fort McNair. The drone sightings have prompted concerns about possible surveillance of two high-ranking national security officials at a time when the United States is at war with Iran."
This move could signal a more proactive defensive posture by the U.S. military, impacting sentiment in defense-related assets and perhaps influencing geopolitical risk premiums in the market.
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