National Guard eyed for World Cup drone security in U. S. cities

Two U. S. lawmakers want the National Guard to help protect World Cup matches this summer from drone risks. They argue the Guard’s quick response skills and ability to work across states make them a good fit for handling unexpected threats. Their letter went to top security officials last week. The House homeland security members warn that different cities and groups running the event might not coordinate well. They say this could leave gaps in safety plans. The Guard could step in to fill those gaps and keep airspace secure.Security experts aren’t commenting yet. This push comes just days after a shooting at a big Washington event raised fresh worries about public gatherings. Still, officials insist the World Cup will be safe. The lawmakers also point out how fast drone technology changes. They want the Guard ready to stop unauthorized flights near stadiums. Their idea is to have a single team managing all security instead of leaving it to local police or federal agencies alone.