US Embassy in Baghdad adds anti-drone cage
US forces have reportedly installed protective cages, or 'cope cages,' around a radar installation at a base in Iraq as a defensive measure against drone attacks. The installation follows successful strikes by pro-Iranian militias and/or Iranian forces against US assets during the ongoing regional conflict. This physical modification is a direct response to the persistent threat posed by low-cost, agile FPV drones. The measure mirrors similar defensive upgrades seen at other US diplomatic and military facilities in the region.
The message provides a visual confirmation of the installation, showing the cage in place on the embassy's radar.
New visual evidence shows the anti-drone cage has been fitted on the radar atop the embassy building.
New reporting confirms the installation is specifically on the embassy's radar.
New reporting specifies the defensive measure was taken at a US base, not just the embassy, and follows successful strikes by militias.
