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Where does ICE and CBP's Gear Come From?

Crye Precision, DHS, The Brooklyn Navy Yard, and Tactical Gear Industry

Feb 13, 2026
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Earlier this week, the Brooklyn Navy Yard decided not to renew Easy Aerial’s lease. This was quite the coup for the community activist group “Demilitarize Brooklyn Navy Yard,” which had been campaigning for Easy Aerial’s removal since 2024. Easy Aerial produces autonomous drones used by the IDF. They were also the subject of a Wall Street Journal articl…

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