FBI Warns 5G/LTE Drones Could Bring Battlefield Attacks to US
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 25
FBI Warns 5G/LTE Drones Could Bring Battlefield Attacks to US
2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 25
Summary
Chris Raia said battlefield-style drone attacks reaching the United States are “only a matter of time,” with the FBI now treating drones as its most immediate threat vector.
5G and LTE links could let operators control drones from thousands of miles away instead of nearby radio range, making attackers harder to identify and stop.
300 drones have already been seized and eight arrests made during FIFA World Cup security operations, underscoring how seriously federal authorities view unauthorized drone activity.
Court records in the alleged White House UFC plot say suspects discussed explosive-laden drones, and investigators are examining messages that may have referenced a July 3 World Cup match in Kansas City.
Ukraine and Middle East conflicts have shown how cheap commercial drones can deliver military-style surveillance and strikes, while encrypted chats let small groups plan attacks with limited law-enforcement visibility.