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Army Partners With Morocco to Counter Small Drone Threats
The US Army has announced a partnership with Morocco to test up to 15 anti-drone systems in the country, with the goal of fielding a working counter-drone system within 180 days of a successful test. The tests will cover five capability categories, including detection, kinetic defeat, nonkinetic defeat, passive protection, and an integrated fly-away kit. The initiative is part of the Army’s efforts to counter the growing threat of small drones, and the partnership with Morocco provides a unique opportunity to test systems in a realistic, multinational environment. The announcement was first reported by multiple outlets, including Business Insider Africa and Morocco World News, according to Tech Insider.