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<p>Following publication of the Government’s Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Strategy in
2019, the Home Office supported the development of a police national counter-drone
capability, with the specialist National Police Chief’s Council Counter-Drone team
implementing this across the UK. It comprises a range of specialist equipment, vehicles,
and personnel to provide a flexible counter-drone capability to detect, track, identify
and effect drones.</p><p>Counter-drone equipment has been successfully deployed at
major events, including sporting events, such as: COP26, the Commonwealth Games, The
Coronation of His Majesty The King, and Eurovision. The equipment has a proven track
record, and the Home Office continues to support further capability development. The
Home Office does not routinely comment on police operations.</p><p>The Government
works closely with international partners around the world to develop a common approach
to addressing shared threats and challenges associated with the misuse of drones.</p>
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