LANGLEY AFB, Va., Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Combat Command issued the following press release:
The 184th Wing Point Defense Battle Lab (PDBL) conducted a Point Defense Assessment (PDA) at the 190th Air Refueling Wing (ARW), Forbes Field, Kan., in mid-July,marking a significant milestone in the Department of the Air Force's effort to strengthen installation defense against unmanned aircraft system (UAS) threats.As commercially available drones become increasingly capable and accessible, defending Air Force installations requires more than modern equipment - it demands validated tactics, trained defenders, and proven response procedures under realistic operational conditions.These specialized assessments give leaders a chance tostress...