Trump Plans Military Hub with Drones and Snipers at Proposed Washington Arch

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US President Donald Trump has announced an expansion of his proposed triumphal arch project in Washington, adding military capabilities including drones and snipers. The structure is intended to serve as a national security facility in addition to its ceremonial purpose. It is planned near Arlington Memorial Bridge, close to Arlington National Cemetery. Veterans have mounted legal challenges against the project, citing concerns over construction and disruption to sightlines. The Federal Aviation Administration has separately cleared the site of aviation-related objections.

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