Military Deploys Air-Defense Assets Around Mar-a-Lago

NORAD and U.S. Northern Command deployed ground-based air-defense assets around Mar-a-Lago and a nearby Florida airport at the Secret Service’s request, officials said, as the agency described a heightened threat environment. The military commands confirmed the deployment in a joint statement, saying the assets were placed in and around the Palm Beach estate under their authorities. The Secret Service said it was adapting protective operations but did not identify a specific threat behind the move. Officials have not said how long the systems will remain in place. Local reports identified the equipment as Avenger air-defense systems, with some positioned at the airport and others on a barge near Mar-a-Lago. Officials have not publicly named the weapons. The reported locations include Donald J. Trump International Airport, near the estate. The Secret Service said Northern Command was providing counter-unmanned-aircraft capabilities to support its protective operations. The agency’s statement described the security environment as heightened and said it was incorporating tools and technology into its efforts to protect those under its care. The deployment comes amid restrictions...