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The original was posted on /r/ufos by /u/phr99 on 2024-12-12 20:54:12+00:00.
Original Title: Christopher Sharp: "Congress has given the DoD a range of authorities under Title 10, section 130i to conduct counter-UAS operations in the homeland". This means they can shoot down drones near critical facilities. There goes the "no threat" narrative
Edit: the tweet below makes it seem like this is something new, but these laws already existed for years. Ill wait for further updates to see if something actually changed today
From Christopher Sharp on X:
New from NORTHCOM:
"Congress has given the DoD a range of authorities under Title 10, section 130i to conduct counter-UAS operations in the homeland"
From my understanding NORTHCOM on standby to help military sites in New Jersey, in terms of Title 10 Authorities they can use.
I asked chatGPT what title 10 section 130i is:
Section 130i of Title 10 of the U.S. Code authorizes the Department of Defense (DoD) to take specific actions to protect certain critical facilities and assets in the United States from threats posed by unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones. This section grants the DoD the ability to detect, track, and mitigate or neutralize UAS that pose a potential threat, even if these actions might otherwise conflict with existing federal laws related to aircraft or electronic communications.
The key points include:
- Scope of Protection: It applies to facilities and assets critical to national defense, such as those related to nuclear deterrence, missile defense, and national security space missions.
- Actions Allowed: The DoD can intercept, seize, or disable drones using a range of measures, including electronic interference or physical force, if necessary, to protect designated facilities.
- Coordination: These activities must be conducted in consultation with other federal agencies, like the Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration, to minimize disruptions to civilian airspace.
- Legal Exceptions: The authority allows exceptions to certain laws, such as those against intercepting communications or seizing aircraft, when actions are taken to protect national security assets.
This authority underscores the need to address emerging threats posed by UAS while balancing public safety and legal considerations.