British intelligence has uncovered a sophisticated plot to assassinate a high-profile target at a White House event using a drone equipped with a sniper rifle. The plot, which involved a commercial drone modified to carry a precision firearm, was disrupted by a joint operation between MI5 and US Secret Service. Sources indicate the plot was in its final stages, with the drone and weapon already tested in a rural area of the UK.
The threat highlights the growing convergence of accessible drone technology and weaponisation, raising urgent questions about airspace security at major political events. While details remain classified, experts warn that such 'remote sniping' could become the next frontier in asymmetric warfare. The White House has not commented, but security has been heightened for upcoming events.
