Trump signs orders to boost US drone defenses, supersonic flight; aims to counter threats; cut America's reliance on China
Saturday, 7 June 2025 () President Trump signed executive orders to bolster drone security, promote air technologies like electric air taxis and supersonic aircraft, and reduce reliance on Chinese drone manufacturers. A federal task force will enhance airspace protection and counter-drone capabilities. The FAA is instructed to remove the ban on overland supersonic transport, contingent on preventing sonic booms on the ground.
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