Colombia's $1.68 Billion Anti-Drone Shield Initiative

Colombia has announced a $1.68 billion initiative to create an anti-drone shield aimed at defending the nation against drone attacks from illegal armed groups. This move is part of a broader strategy to address the country's long-standing internal armed conflict, which has resulted in significant casualties.

In a significant move on Friday, Colombia unveiled an ambitious $1.68 billion project intended to protect the nation from drone attacks carried out by illegal armed groups, according to the country's defense minister.

The country has been gripped by a six-decade-long armed conflict, leaving more than 450,000 individuals dead. The ongoing conflict involves a mix of military and police forces, leftist guerrillas, criminal gangs from demobilized right-wing paramilitaries, and notorious drug cartels.

Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez described the initiative as one of the boldest and most innovative strategies for Colombia's national security and defense in a video statement.

(With inputs from agencies.)