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US Military Deploys Air Defense Systems near Mar-a-Lago

The U.S. military has deployed Avenger short-range air defense systems near Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate and the nearby Trump International Airport in Florida. The deployment, which includes systems mounted on Humvees and a floating barge in the Lake Worth Lagoon, was conducted at the request of the U.S. Secret Service.

Federal officials and the Secret Service stated the move is a response to a “heightened threat environment.” The Avenger systems are designed to intercept low-flying aircraft, helicopters, drones, and certain cruise missiles using FIM-92 Stinger missiles.

NORAD and U.S. Northern Command confirmed they are providing counter-unmanned aircraft system capabilities to support protective operations. This security escalation follows reports of over 160 aircraft and drones violating flight restrictions near Palm Beach since January.

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Donald Trump · Mar-a-Lago · NORAD · North American Aerospace Defense Command · Palm Beach · Secret Service · U.S. Army · U.S. Northern Command · U.S. Secret Service

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