Saturday, November 11, 2017

U.S. Homeland Security Issues A Warning On Weaponized Drones



ABC News: Homeland Security bulletin warns of weaponized drones and threat to aviation

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued an updated terror bulletin on Thursday highlighting the threat of weaponized drones, chemical attacks and the continued targeting of commercial aircraft.

"We continue to face one of the most challenging threat environments since 9/11, as foreign terrorist organizations exploit the internet to inspire, enable or direct individuals already here in the homeland to commit terrorist acts," reads the bulletin.

The National Terrorism Advisory System bulletin, which replaced the old color-coded system, is used to give the public and local law enforcement a summary about ongoing and potentially new terror threats.

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Update #1: National Terrorism Advisory System Bullent - Homeland Security (Homeland Security)
Update #2: Homeland Security: Warns of Weaponized Drones as Terror Threat (US News and World Report)

WNU Editor: I am still surprised that drones have not been used as a "terror weapon" in the U.S..

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