The media learned about US investments in anti-drone technology before the 2026 World Cup

The United States is investing $115 million in anti-drone measures to enhance security during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This was reported on January 13 by the Reuters news agency.

American defense companies are developing a range of technologies aimed at countering drones, including tracking software, lasers, electronic warfare and autonomous machine guns, the material says.

"We are entering a new era of defending our air superiority in order to secure our borders and the interior of the United States," said US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristy Noem.

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Journalist Ben Jacobs reported on December 17 that the FIFA council approved a record amount of financial payments for the participating teams of the 2026 World Cup in the amount of $ 727 million. At the same time, the main part of $ 655 million will be distributed as prize money, depending on the final place of the team in the tournament.

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