Hochul Calls for Heightened Federal Drone Defense Strategy

Hochul pushes increased drone detection, mitigation strategy

This comes after a large number of mysterious drones were reported to have been flying over parts of New York, New Jersey and the East Coast in 2024.

New York Governor Says World Cup Prime Target for Drone Attacks

New York governor says World Cup prime target for drone attacks

New York Governor Kathy Hochul called on Monday for President Donald Trump to boost federal defenses against drone attacks, saying events like the World Cup and the U.S. 250th anniversary celebrations are "prime targets."

Hochul calls for heightened federal drone defense strategy

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) has called for a heightened federal drone defense strategy, following reports of drone sightings in the Northeast toward the end of 2024. “I am writing to you with respect to the critical need for federal action regarding the threat posed by unmanned aerial systems (UAS), commonly known as drones,”…

Urgent Call for Federal Drone Defense Measures Ahead of Major U.S. Events

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has urged President Trump to enhance federal defenses against drone threats, highlighting upcoming high-profile events as potential targets. Hochul emphasized the importance of a comprehensive strategy to improve detection and mitigation measures for critical infrastructure and population centers nationwide.

Exclusive | Hochul asks Trump for power to disable nefarious drones — before it’s ‘too late’

Gov. Hochul sent a letter to President Trump this week asking him to give local governments the power to take down drones that could threaten the city and state, The Post has learned.