Between the WH Ballroom and Major Events Like the FIFA World Cup, Counter-Drone Tech Is a Big Deal

Jennifer Oliver O'Connell· May 19, 2026 · 6:20 PM UTC ·6 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 24 views

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Between the WH Ballroom and Major Events Like the FIFA World Cup, Counter-Drone Tech Is a Big Deal

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The construction of the new White House Ballroom includes advanced counter-drone technology to enhance security. President Trump emphasized the building's military capabilities, including a drone port designed to protect Washington, D.C. This technology is increasingly important for national security, especially in light of recent political violence and large-scale events like the FIFA World Cup.

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▪The new White House Ballroom features a roof designed for military use and equipped with advanced drone technology.
▪Drones are now considered a crucial part of national security, prompting law enforcement agencies to coordinate closely for major events.
▪The Trump administration's executive order on airspace sovereignty has led to the development of a national drone and counter-drone technology plan.

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Between the WH Ballroom and Major Events Like the FIFA World Cup, Counter-Drone Tech Is a Big Deal By Jennifer Oliver O'Connell | 2:20 PM on May 19, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana On Tuesday, President Donald Trump teased the features of the new White House Ballroom currently under construction and highlighted a major piece of the security of the structure. After describing the different forms of Greek and Roman architecture used in the design of the building, Trump said: Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_2"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_2"]]) }); This is a porch that looks out over the city.

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