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Arizona desert counter-drone experiments aim to inform CENTCOM operations

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Officials said experiments in Arizona expose forces to intense heat, wind, dust and glare—the conditions they face in CENTCOM’s area of responsibility. The trials are intended to draw operational lessons for countering drones in an environment where those factors can challenge personnel and equipment.

Discovered 2026-10-08T12:04:53.765097-07:00 | 2026-10-08T12:04:53.765097-07:00

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  • The experiments examine how heat, wind, dust and glare affect counter-drone operations, offering lessons for forces operating in CENTCOM’s demanding environment.
  • Findings from these trials may help identify operational challenges before counter-drone capabilities are used in comparable field conditions.

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