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The US military is sending counter-drone systems to New Jersey bases. Here's how the Dronebuster works.
- The Pentagon has sent counter-drone technology to two US military bases in New Jersey, following drone sightings at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and Naval Weapons Station Earle this month.
- The Dronebuster is one of the electronic warfare tools being sent to the military bases, according to Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder, the Pentagon press secretary.
- The Dronebuster is a handheld device developed by US tech company Flex Force that emits a signal to cut the connection between a drone and its operator, affecting the drone's ability to function.
- The technology, which was first released in 2016, is in use with military services, as well as security personnel and other first responders.
- Following drone incursions over bases, there have been calls to shoot down unidentified drone aircraft.
- Military bases have some existing capabilities to deal with drone incursions, but the Pentagon says sending more technology will help them mitigate potential threats.
- Maintaining a robust counter-drone capability is becoming essential as drone technology becomes more prolific, with low costs making drones easily available for hobbyists and other actors.
- Suspected drones have also been spotted at US bases overseas.
- The use of drones by terrorists and insurgents in Middle East combat, and in the war in Ukraine, where hobby-style drones are engaging in surveillance and precision strikes.
- The Pentagon is seeking out ways to better counter unmanned systems as drone activity continues to proliferate.
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