Joint Interagency Task Force 401 recently visited Kansas City, Missouri, to meet with federal, state, and local law enforcement and public safety partners ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The visit highlighted Kansas City's readiness and the interagency coordination required to protect facilities, fan areas and surrounding communities from unauthorized drone activity. JIATF 401 continues to share knowledge and best practices with World Cup host cities for countering illicit unmanned aircraft systems.
The War Department said it is supporting World Cup counter-UAS preparations in coordination with the White House FIFA World Cup Task Force by enabling access to more than $100 million in counter-UAS capabilities. Additionally, security plans have been developed for all 11 U.S. host cities, alongside specialized training for law-enforcement personnel.
