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Qatar boosts drone defenses ahead of FIFA World Cup

Several NATO nations will contribute personnel, hardware and technology to keep the soccer tournament safe from drones and other threats, while also building Qatar's own capabilities.

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An image of the FIFA 2022 World Cup trophy adorns a building in the Qatari capital Doha on Aug, 16, 2022. — MUSTAFA ABUMUNES/AFP via Getty Images

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