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Grand Forks Air Force Base will test advanced weapons against drones, enhancing its role in defense technology.

Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota is set to test high-tech weapons against enemy drones, thanks to Senator Kevin Cramers efforts. The base, already a hub for drone operations and home to the Point Defense Battle Lab, will use powerful lasers and microwaves to protect military bases from unmanned threats. This move elevates Grand Forks role in unmanned systems and space work, making it a key player in tomorrows defense technology. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ce1368d4d860dd58

Topics covered

• drone technology
• military defense
• high-tech weapons
• unmanned systems
• North Dakota

Keywords

• Grand Forks
• drone-zapping tech
• military
• lasers
• microwaves
• defense technology
• Senator Kevin Cramer

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Grand Forks Air Force Base, Point Defense Battle Lab

Places: North Dakota

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