The World Cup could be a breakout moment for drone defense tech

As the U.S. ramps up training and funding to counter aerial threats, companies are using this summer’s events to prove their systems and pitch them at scale.

As the threat of drone attacks grows, the federal government is turning this summer into a proving ground for U.S. efforts to shore up aerial defenses at events like the World Cup. It may also serve as a launchpad for defense tech firms hoping to sell systems designed to intercept unmanned aerial vehicles.