U.S. Secret Service Director Sean Curran explained that the agency is “looking at kinetic solutions — something that we haven’t done before, and something that I’ve asked our technology department to lean into.”
Secret Service is embracing new solutions to combat malicious drones, director says
The U.S. Secret Service is exploring kinetic solutions to counter malicious drones, marking a shift from traditional cybersecurity measures to physical interception methods. The agency's director highlighted the need to address drone-based threats to protect high-profile targets, including political figures and critical infrastructure. This initiative responds to the growing use of drones for surveillance, smuggling, or attack purposes in sensitive environments.