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Drew F. Lawrence

Drew F. Lawrence is a Reporter at DefenseScoop, where he covers defense technology, systems, policy and personnel. A graduate of the George Washington University’s School of Media and Public Affairs, he has also been published in Military.com, CNN, The Washington Post, Task & Purpose and The War Horse. In 2022, he was named among the top ten military veteran journalists, and has earned awards in podcasting and national defense reporting. Originally from Massachusetts, he is a proud New England sports fan and an Army veteran.

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U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Christopher Rodriguez observes Pfc. Imn Beasley, both with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, assigned to Joint Task Force-Southern Border (JTF-SB), as he operates a Dronebuster counter-small Unmanned Aircraft System (C-sUAS) during training with U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, in Yuma, Ariz., Sept. 16, 2025. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elizabeth Gallagher)

Lack of counter-drone tech to cover troops patrolling the southern border a ‘concern’ for NORTHCOM commander

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