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The Secret Service is enhancing its security measures by developing offensive and defensive drone capabilities in response to an increasing number of threats, both domestic and international. This development aims to protect high-profile individuals and locations more effectively as threat levels continue to rise.

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The Secret Service has noted a significant increase in threats, both domestic and international, over recent years. In response, the agency is enhancing its defensive measures to counter potential drone-related attacks. This includes developing offensive capabilities to address these emerging security challenges.

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“The articles discuss related issues concerning increased threats to the president and Secret Service operations but do not describe the same specific incident or occurrence.”

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The Secret Service warns of a sharp rise in threat levels in recent years both from within the U.S. and from outside the country. asserted

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Secret Service developing offensive, defensive drone capabilities to confront threats | 60 Minutes

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