NORAD and U.S. Northern Command have initiated “Falcon Peak,” one of the largest counter-UAS exercises ever held in the U.S. Taking place at Eglin AFB until Sept. 19, 2025, the drills simulate hostile drone incursions to test layered defenses under realistic conditions. Daily flights from Santa Rosa Island replicate swarm attacks against military bases, with safety zones enforced by the 96th Test Wing. Falcon Peak integrates cutting-edge radars, jammers, interceptors, and directed energy systems to refine doctrine for drone defense. The exercise underscores the Pentagon’s urgency to counter rapidly proliferating small drones that threaten U.S. bases at home and abroad.
