According to several experts, as new forms of war develop, the United States is particularly vulnerable to large-scale drone attacks.
DJI Matrice M300 drone. In 2022, agents of the Homeland Security Task Force discovered that a Chinese-made DJI M300 drone carrying around 6.5 pounds of drug MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy, was flying across the US border. The drone pilots and others on the scene were Chinese citizens who claimed US citizenship. Illustrations by Epoch Times, Getty Images
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Ukraine’s stunning drone attacks on Russian nuclear bombers highlight the US’s own vulnerability to drone attacks.
On June 1, Ukraine conducted SpiderWeb, a bold attack on air force bases deep in Russian territory. The operation hid the drone in a wooden shed loaded into a truck delivered around the base by an unsuspecting driver. The shed roof panels were then lifted remotely, allowing the drone to pop out and launch an attack.
