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Florida Delegation Warns Trump: Drilling Threatens Military Ops

Florida Congressman Jimmy Patronis and a group of Florida representatives are asking President Trump to pull drilling blocks from the Eastern Gulf to protect military operations and the Northwest Florida economy.

Florida Congressman Jimmy Patronis and a group of fellow House members are urging President Donald Trump to remove several drilling blocks from an upcoming federal lease sale in the Gulf, warning that oil exploration in the Eastern Gulf Test and Training Range could disrupt military testing, threaten Northwest Florida’s economy, and undercut the region’s tourism industry.

Falcon Peak highlights need to counter UAS threat

U.S. Northern Command and NORAD conducted Falcon Peak 25.2 at Eglin AFB to test counter-small UAS systems, including detection, tracking, and mitigation technologies, with demonstrations of the new Anduril fly-away kit.

Falcon Peak 25.2 at Eglin Air Force Base focused on countering small drones at military installations. Demonstrations included the Anduril fly-away kit and Anvil effector intercepting aggressor UAS, with participation from USNORTHCOM, NORAD, and industry partners.

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