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U.S. World Cup Cities Are on a Counterdrone Spending Spree

U.S. World Cup Cities Are on a Counterdrone Spending Spree
NYT Business Wednesday 24 June 2026, 09:00 UTC By Farah Stockman 1 min read
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FEMA has given cities and states $250 million to protect the World Cup from airborne threats. That equipment will remain in place after the tournament.

FEMA has given cities and states $250 million to protect the World Cup from airborne threats. That equipment will remain in place after the tournament. [Image text:] FIFA WORLDCUP 2026 IRIRAN BELGIUM FIFAWQRDCW2O26 BIRA BELGIUN
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