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March 31, 2026
Pentagon considers laser drones for security near Hegseth and Rubio's homes
- The Pentagon is looking into deploying anti-drone laser systems at Fort Lesley J. McNair in Washington D.C. due to security concerns.
- Recent unidentified drone sightings over the base have prompted a security review and discussions about relocating Pete Hegseth and Marco Rubio.
- The move raises concerns about airspace regulation in the D.C. area, already complicated by previous incidents involving drones and military operations.
2 Sources
- Pentagon Weighs Using Anti-Drone Lasers in Washington AirspaceMar 31, 2026 at 3:11 PM · NYT
- Pentagon looking at using drones with lasers to protect homes of Pete Hegseth and Marco Rubio: reportMar 31, 2026 at 8:47 PM · Independent