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Live Fire Testing Could Lead to Immediate Purchase Orders
The Pentagon’s counter-drone task force is planning to live fire test directed energy prototypes later this year, with the potential for immediate purchase orders if the systems perform well. The task force, led by Army Brig. Gen. Matt Ross, aims to develop tactics for using directed energy on military bases without impeding critical functions. The effort is part of a broader push to rapidly field counter-drone technologies, with officials also exploring how to support local authorities in defending against drone threats. This development was first reported by Breaking Defense.