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Driscoll warned drones pose a 'threat of humanity's lifetime,' highlighting the severity of aerial security risks.
The Army Secretary said the Army leads counter-drone efforts, working with law enforcement and agencies across borders and events.
Driscoll described drones as a modern 'flying IED' that can be cheap and rapid to deploy across borders.
The official noted rising unauthorized drone activity near military sites and large civilian gatherings.
Driscoll emphasized layered defenses and the need for clear command and control across domestic deployments.
Regulatory efforts aim to map what is in the sky at any moment, according to Driscoll.
The Army plans to support commercial drone progress while protecting security.
Driscoll linked drone efforts to national leadership and rapid innovation under U.S. policy.
The discussion comes as lawmakers push back on unauthorized drone flights and security gaps.
Driscoll cited increased drone activity near events like NFL games, Olympics, and the World Cup.

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The U.S. military conducted a strike on an alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific, killing three people, per a U.S. Southern Command post.
The strike is described as at least the 21st such attack during the second Trump administration against alleged drug smugglers.
NBC News reports the administration has not independently confirmed the vessel’s claims or the people aboard.
The strike coincided with the USS Gerald R. Ford’s arrival in the Caribbean, amid congressional debates on authorization for military actions.
Lawmakers have split along party lines over congressional authorization for strikes in Venezuela and the Caribbean.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was cited by U.S. Southern Command as directing the strike.
The post claimed the vessel was operated by a designated terrorist organization involved in narcotics trafficking.
NBC News notes there is no independent confirmation of the strike’s claims.
The Caribbean region was also in focus as the USS Gerald R. Ford arrived aboard a major carrier.
The report mentions past attacks in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific with casualty counts higher than 75.

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The Tufts Daily details a 2022 Air Force campaign tied to Top Gun: Maverick as part of a broader military-entertainment collaboration.
The article explains the Defense Department’s Community Engagement Office helps studios and production companies with scripted and unscripted projects.
The piece cites research noting Army recruitment impacts after Top Gun’s release, suggesting the film influenced enlistment rates.
The Tufts Daily discusses how films may portray a glamorized, sometimes false, view of military life.
The article raises concerns about the Pentagon’s editorial influence over productions like Top Gun: Maverick.
It notes that entertainment forces have historically boosted military recruitment through positive portrayals.
The piece connects Top Gun to broader franchises like Call of Duty as examples of the complex’s reach.
The Tufts Daily questions what messages are sent to children about heroism and sacrifice.
Authors point out that recruitment increases occurred after Top Gun’s release, signaling effectiveness of the approach.
The piece frames the military-entertainment complex as an economic and creative interplay driving pro-military narratives.

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