Loopholes in US airspace security management after drone incident

(CLO) Mike Waltz, national security advisor nominated by President-elect Donald Trump, has expressed concern about loopholes in the US airspace security system after a series of drone detections in states such as New Jersey, Maryland and Massachusetts.

Mr. Waltz emphasized that the current US system is not enough to handle the threat from drones, and called for building an “Iron Dome” for the US, inspired by Israel's famous air defense system.

“We need a comprehensive defense system that not only addresses threats like hypersonic missiles, but also drones,” he said.

The administration of outgoing President Joe Biden has downplayed concerns about the proliferation of drones, arguing that most are manned aircraft and there is no evidence of a threat to national security.

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas pledged that the agency would be transparent if it discovered foreign elements or criminal activity involving drones.

Several members of Congress, including Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Rep. Jim Himes, have called on the Biden administration to be more transparent to ease public concerns.

Klobuchar called for a press conference to clarify information and recommended considering adjusting regulations related to drones.

The public is also very interested, as shown by the creation of social media groups such as the Facebook page “New Jersey Mystery Drones – let's solve it” with nearly 70,000 members participating in the discussion.

The sudden increase in drone reports raises questions about whether current surveillance measures are sufficient to protect US airspace from potential threats.

Waltz and many lawmakers have stressed the need for closer cooperation between agencies like the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Defense, and local agencies.

However, Rep. Himes pointed out that with modern satellite technology, America's adversaries can monitor more easily without using drones.

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