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Anti-drone shields: how they work and why Colombia still lacks one

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Attacks with explosive-laden drones are a growing threat in Colombia: the Ideas for Peace Foundation records 318 so far in 2026, one every 20 hours. The November 7 attack on the Santa Rosa military base in Bolívar left three soldiers dead and 47 wounded. The Government proposed a COP 6.2 trillion National Anti-Drone Shield with radars and jammers, but it has not been executed and, according to the Defense Minister, lacks consolidated financing and technical viability.

In 40 seconds

  • The Ideas for Peace Foundation counts 318 explosive drone attacks in Colombia so far in 2026, one every 20 hours.
  • The November 7 attack on the Santa Rosa military base in Bolívar left three soldiers dead and 47 wounded.
  • The Government's proposed National Anti-Drone Shield costs COP 6.2 trillion and includes radars and signal jamming.
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