Army, Allies Test 20 Counter-Drone Systems in Flytrap Exercise May 15, 2026 | 2:20 pm A recent multinational exercise in Lithuania evaluated more than 20 systems designed to combat unmanned aerial systems (UAS), or drones, to evaluate how emerging counter-UAS capabilities will perform in realistic environments. […]
DOD, Feds Threaten ‘Severe Penalties’ for Drone Use in Restricted Areas Mar 23, 2026 | 3:22 pm The Department of Defense (DOD), alongside federal partners, issued a stern warning Friday to drone operators about the potential consequences of flying unmanned aerial systems (UAS) – or drones – in restricted airspace. […]
Army Awards $20B Counter-Drone Contract Mar 17, 2026 | 9:20 am The U.S. Army has awarded a $20 billion contract to Anduril Industries aimed at strengthening counter-drone capabilities across the Department of Defense (DOD), according to an announcement released Friday evening. […]
Pentagon, FAA Tested Advanced Counter-Drone Laser Mar 10, 2026 | 3:22 pm The Pentagon’s Joint Interagency Task Force 401 counter drone task force and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) conducted a high-energy laser test last week in an effort to advance the safe use of counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) in the United States. […]
Pentagon Drone Task Force Debuts Marketplace for Counter-UAS Feb 26, 2026 | 2:24 pm The Department of Defense’s (DOD) drone task force announced Monday that its counter-unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) marketplace has reached initial operational capability. […]
Pentagon Task Force Issues New Counter-Drone Playbook Jan 28, 2026 | 10:09 am The Pentagon’s Joint Inter-Agency Task Force 401 (JIATF 401) on Monday announced updated guidance for counter-unmanned aerial systems (UAS) operations, giving installation commanders broader authority to respond to unauthorized drone activity around military facilities. […]
Pentagon Makes First Replicator 2 Counter-Drone Buy Jan 15, 2026 | 1:30 pm The Pentagon’s Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF 401) has made its first acquisition under the Replicator 2 initiative, awarding a contract for two advanced DroneHunter F700 systems expected to be delivered by April. […]
DOD Drone Task Force Partners With Local Law Enforcement for Drone Defense Dec 22, 2025 | 1:41 pm The Pentagon’s drone task force is partnering with state and local law enforcement to strengthen counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) capabilities in support of military forces and domestic security agencies. […]
Pentagon Drone Task Force Hosts First Summit Dec 1, 2025 | 2:42 pm More than 180 experts from the Pentagon and federal agencies met last week to begin a three-year effort to develop counter-small unmanned aircraft system (UAS) capabilities aimed at protecting U.S. forces and the homeland. […]