World Cup

The US Army is preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing threats from state actors probing Western defenses, transnational terrorist networks, or radicalized individuals. The threat is unprecedented in scale, but existing defense capabilities are available.

The US Department of Homeland Security has awarded a multimillion-dollar contract to Fortem Technologies to protect the 2026 FIFA World Cup from hostile drones. Under the agreement, Fortem will deploy its counter-drone systems at 11 venues during the tournament.