The United States Air Force is acquiring new portable counter-drone systems to strengthen the protection of Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota, one of the most sensitive facilities within the U.S. nuclear arsenal.
According to Defence Blog, the purchase is intended for the 91st Security Forces Group, which is responsible for protecting the intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) stationed in the region.
According to procurement documents released on June 18, the U.S. Air Force plans to acquire units of the Dronebuster Block 4, developed by DZYNE Technologies.
The device resembles a rifle in appearance but uses electronic warfare to disrupt the control, navigation, and data transmission signals of hostile drones, forcing them to land, return to their operator, or lose the ability to complete their mission.
The Dronebuster Block 4 is currently the only portable electronic counter-drone system authorized for use by the U.S. Department of Defense. The equipment is already employed by multiple U.S. military units as well as security forces in allied nations.
The decision reflects growing concerns over the proliferation of both commercial and military drones. In recent years, incursions by unmanned aircraft near U.S. military installations have prompted the Pentagon to accelerate investments in short-range air defense technologies.
A report released this year by the Department of Defense Inspector General warned that several U.S. bases still face vulnerabilities to such threats. Minot hosts part of the U.S. nuclear triad, including intercontinental ballistic missiles and strategic bombers, making the protection of the airspace surrounding the base a top priority.
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