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U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin looks on during a press conference at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement headquarters on Oct. 09, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Midterm results won’t impact counter-drone efforts, DHS secretary predicts

“For the most part, I think the people that sit on the committees that are relevant, they see the vulnerabilities,” Markwayne Mullin said.

3 days ago By Lindsey Wilkinson

An Unmanned Aerial System, operated by the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, flies over Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates during an exercise at the base, Dec. 3, 2021. The 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron at the base has responsibility for countering potential UAS threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Dan Heaton)

New legislation would slash DOD funding for counter-drone systems

The chairman’s mark for the Senate Appropriations Committee’s fiscal 2023 defense spending bill recommends cutting $106 million from the Army’s budget request to buy capabilities to defeat…

Jul 29, 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