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Counter UAS

FEMA’s $250 Million Counter-Drone Grant Deadline Approaches: Applications Due November 16

November 1, 2026 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

U.S. Army military police officers using a handheld counter-drone system during a training exercise.

Nationwide funding supports counter-UAS capabilities for state and local agencies, but questions remain about whether the funding will meet demand. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is accepting applications for $250 million in counter-drone grants under its Fiscal Year 2027 Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program. Applications are due November 16, … [Read more...] about FEMA’s $250 Million Counter-Drone Grant Deadline Approaches: Applications Due November 16

FCC Proposes New Rules for Drone Communications and Counter-Drone Radar

October 29, 2026 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

Ground-based radar technology used to detect and track drones in low-altitude airspace.

November vote would expand low-altitude aviation data links, support drone-detection radar, and update satellite connectivity rules. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will consider new rules to support drone communications and counter-drone detection at its November 19 open meeting. The proposals would expand access to radio spectrum for unmanned aircraft systems … [Read more...] about FCC Proposes New Rules for Drone Communications and Counter-Drone Radar

ANRA Advances NATO-Tested Counter-Drone Technology With UTM Airspace Data

October 28, 2026 by staff Leave a Comment

SIOP and TACO have advanced from TRL 5 to TRL 7. ANRA is now inviting U.S. sensor makers, integrators and agencies to explore partnerships as federal counter-drone funding grows. ANRA Technologies announced on October 27, 2026 continued progress in its counter-uncrewed aircraft systems (C-UAS) capabilities. The update follows ANRA's participation in NATO Counter-UAS Technical … [Read more...] about ANRA Advances NATO-Tested Counter-Drone Technology With UTM Airspace Data

DHS Procurement Forecast Includes Counter-Drone Cybersecurity and Training

October 27, 2026 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

Counter-drone security technology supporting DHS cybersecurity and threat prevention efforts

Planned contract valued at $20 million to $50 million covers a range of security services, including counter-UAS expertise and small-drone cybersecurity. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has updated a procurement forecast for security services that include counter-drone technology, cybersecurity, and training. The planned contract has an estimated value of $20 … [Read more...] about DHS Procurement Forecast Includes Counter-Drone Cybersecurity and Training

As U.S. Drone Manufacturing Accelerates, Faster Technology Integration Becomes Critical

October 27, 2026 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

SunTek Thermal IR-1 NX board for thermal camera and onboard AI integration in drones

Suntek Thermal's IR-1 NX platform helps UAV and counter-UAS manufacturers reduce development time by simplifying thermal imaging and onboard AI integration. The push to expand U.S. drone manufacturing is placing new demands on aircraft developers. Manufacturers must bring new systems to market quickly while adding capabilities such as thermal imaging, onboard artificial … [Read more...] about As U.S. Drone Manufacturing Accelerates, Faster Technology Integration Becomes Critical

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