counter-UAS Archives

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin testifies before the House Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill on June 25, 2026 in Washington, DC. Mullin answered subcommittee members’ questions about his department’s FY2027 budget. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

DHS looks to put funds toward FBI’s counter-drone training center

The agency is looking for ways to partner with the Department of Justice unit as UAS threats multiply, Secretary Markwayne Mullin told lawmakers during a hearing.

3 hours ago By Lindsey Wilkinson

Capt. Jason Ambrosi, left, president of the Air Line Pilots Association, talks with Chris Sununu, president and CEO of Airlines for America, before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation hearing titled “Close Calls: Improving Safety Across the National Airspace System,” in Russell building on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

FAA brings on AI, software partner for ATC modernization as industry champions tech upgrades

During a hearing this week, airport stakeholders pushed for the adoption of tools that would bring improved safety and counter-UAS capabilities.

2 days ago By Lindsey Wilkinson

General view of the Adidas Trionda, official match ball of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at SoFi Stadium on June 9, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt McNulty – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FBI, DHS emphasize no-drone zones as World Cup kicks off

Federal agencies and private-sector companies have been tight-lipped on details about counter-UAS protections due to the sensitivity of operations.

Jun 12, 2026 By Lindsey Wilkinson

Trump administration’s embrace of drones picks up steam with DHS, FCC moves

The Department of Homeland Security awards unmanned aircraft systems contracts, while the Federal Communications Commission seeks UAS licensing and spectrum info.

Apr 1, 2026 By Lindsey Wilkinson

The FEMA building on Jan. 7, 2025 in Washington, D.C.

FEMA doles out $250M to 11 states in counter-drone push

The Department of Homeland Security aims to boost drone-tracking infrastructure and detection technologies ahead of the FIFA World Cup and America 250 events.

Jan 7, 2026 By Lindsey Wilkinson

Pentagon’s counter-UAS chief wants more widespread training on drone-killer systems

The Ukraine-Russia war highlights the need for more U.S. troops to learn how to use counter-drone weapons on the frontlines of future battlefields, according to the director…

Aug 23, 2022 By Jon Harper

Bill would prod Pentagon to accelerate fielding of new tech to defeat drone swarms

Legislation calls for the Pentagon to develop a new a strategy to counter swarms of unmanned aerial systems.

Jul 25, 2022 By Jon Harper