US military issues drone countermeasure handbook for troops

The US military has published a handbook instructing personnel on identifying, reacting to, and concealing from drone surveillance, highlighting that mundane items like lit cigarettes or discarded MRE packaging can reveal positions. This reflects an evolving threat environment where small drones are ubiquitous on battlefields, and the guide aims to standardize counter-drone tactics. The operational impact is uncertain but signals a formalized doctrinal response to drone reconnaissance.