Pentagon report reveals military bases face daily drone incursions but lack clear authority to respond effectively, exposing critical security gaps.

The first phase of the Pentagon's drone competition, Gauntlet, begins later this month. US drone operators will fly and test the systems.

The talks are expected to be held after the U.S. military said it shot down an Iranian drone​ and Iranian forces threatened to seize a U.S.-flagged vessel.

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Friday said it was barring drones for Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California and imposing additional restrictions in downtown San Francisco during the days leading up to the National Football League's championship game.

A Pentagon watchdog found confusing counter-drone policies are leaving some US military bases vulnerable to drone incursions.