Trump slaps new 25% tariff on small drones
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Trump said Thursday these new 100% import taxes would target any drone with thermal imaging capabilities or any part of a UAS (unmanned aerial system) weighing more than 25kg, or just over 55 pounds.
The aircraft, which cost up to $50 million each, have seen heavy use around the Strait of Hormuz — but they are relatively easy targets for Iran and its proxies.
A battlefield drill this spring showed that the Pentagon hasn’t fully absorbed the lessons of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Siladitya Ray is a New Delhi-based Forbes news team reporter. Trump's proclaimation will slap a 100% tariffs on drones that weigh more than 25 kg (55 pounds). and a 25% levy on smaller drones, in an action that primarily targets popular Chinese made drones.
Given the growing impact of these systems on military operations, the drone purchases have been made under the ‘Buy Indian’ scheme.
The US military was defeated by Ukrainian drones in military exercises, demonstrating the latter's superiority and its ability to teach drone defense countermeasures.
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Dolan’s team was testing a drone light show that would take place weeks later in Vail. His company is responsible for the shows as part of the 250-150 commission to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday and Colorado’s 150th birthday. “The thing that excites me the most is the crowd's reaction,” Dolan said.
Police in south suburban Harvey are expanding their surveillance technology with new Flock Safety drones, even as some other cities are cancelling contracts with the technology company.