SEATTLE / LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – The Washington National Guard recently simulated drone attacks on Lumen Field in Seattle in preparation for the 2026 World Cup. This exercise, held as part of the Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems Summit, aimed to test the ability to respond to drone threats and improve cooperation between various agencies.
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The Washington National Guard simulated drone attacks on Seattle’s Lumen Field as part of a comprehensive security exercise to prepare for the 2026 World Cup. This exercise, held Nov. 5, was part of the Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems Summit and was led by Maj. Gen. Gent Welsh, who serves as adjutant general to Washington and homeland security adviser.
The event focused on a tabletop exercise that simulated various drone attack scenarios, including an attack on Lumen Field during a World Cup game and two other attacks on critical infrastructure. These simulations examined possible launch points for drones and tactics attackers might use, and tested interagency cooperation in responding to evolving threats.
Maj. Gen. Welsh emphasized the importance of these exercises by pointing to lessons learned from the 9/11 Commission report, which highlighted red flags that emerged before the September 11 attacks. Given the increasing threat from drones worldwide, it is essential to be prepared. However, the exercise also highlighted numerous obstacles to a unified response, including limited powers at different levels of government, gaps in resources and barriers in the current political and legal framework.
The need for actionable solutions to combat drone threats was highlighted, highlighting that while many actors are talking about the problem, they often talk past each other. The exercises are designed to help establish clear lines of communication between the National Guard and its partners, streamline command and control structures, and establish areas of responsibility to ensure efficient responses to disaster situations.
The upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature games in 11 major metropolitan stadiums across the United States, co-hosting the event along with Canada and Mexico. Given the size and importance of this event, preparation for potential threats is critical to ensure the safety of participants and spectators.
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