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☷Oklahoma Guard Explores Future of Drone Defense at Symposium
National Guard ( By Press Release office)
Mar 17,2024
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In Oklahoma City , the Oklahoma National Guard recently held their first Counter - Unmanned Aircraft Systems Symposium at Oklahoma State University . The symposium tackled the challenges posed by UAS technology in warfare and security , including artificial intelligence integration and countering UAS threats . Maj . Gen . Thomas H . Mancino , adjutant general for Oklahoma , compared the shift in military technology to the development of airplanes in World War I , emphasizing the need for units to adapt to the changing landscape . The Oklahoma National Guard , in collaboration with industry and academia , aims to enhance mission readiness in aviation and aerospace technologies . The symposium brought together various organizations , including the Department of Defense and the Federal Aviation Administration , to discuss regulatory frameworks and strategic approaches to counter - UAS operations . Industry experts led panels showcasing cutting - edge technologies and tactics for detecting and neutralizing unauthorized drones . The goal is to provide the Oklahoma National Guard with upfront training on various systems and threats they may encounter . Shane Riley , who heads up military support for the OKNG , talked about how important it is to work with government agencies , as well as the public and private sectors , to protect national security interests . He mentioned that they have had a lot of deployments in the past and are now facing new challenges in dealing with drones . He ' s glad to see everyone coming together to share ideas and find solutions to these problems . As the military faces threats from adversaries using drones , it ' s important to stay ahead of the game . Events like the symposium help encourage collaboration and innovation to combat these emerging threats . Overall , working together through public - private partnerships shows that we are stronger as a team and can achieve our goals together .
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