FAA and DoD Explore How Drones, Counter-UAS Systems, and Airports Can Share Airspace XPONENTIAL panel highlights growing cooperation between civil and military agencies on drone traffic management and airspace security As drone operations expand around airports, military installations, and critical infrastructure, regulators and defense agencies face a growing challenge: how … [Read more...] about FAA and DoD Are Building the Rules for Drones Operating Near Sensitive Airspace
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Project ULTRA Aims to Normalize Drone Operations in Shared Airspace
FAA, DoD, and industry partners use Grand Forks test environment to develop scalable systems for UAS, logistics, and counter-UAS coordination At AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2026 in Detroit, officials from the FAA, Department of War (DoW), test sites, and industry described a growing effort to normalize drone operations within the National Airspace System (NAS). The initiative, known as … [Read more...] about Project ULTRA Aims to Normalize Drone Operations in Shared Airspace
Counter-Drone Systems Begin to Shape Civil Airspace Rules
FAA–DoD agreement follows Texas incidents and sets new operating rules for counter-UAS use Recent action by the Federal Aviation Administration and the U.S. Department of Defense marks a clear shift in how counter-drone systems are used in U.S. airspace. The agencies have signed a formal safety agreement allowing the deployment of high-energy laser counter-drone systems along … [Read more...] about Counter-Drone Systems Begin to Shape Civil Airspace Rules
DroneShield Opens European Headquarters in Amsterdam Amid Growing Counter-Drone Demand
DroneShield has officially opened its new European headquarters in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The move strengthens the counter-drone company's operational presence across EU and NATO-aligned markets. DroneShield European Headquarters Supports Fastest-Growing Region Europe was DroneShield's best-performing market in 2025. The region generated $98 million in revenue, … [Read more...] about DroneShield Opens European Headquarters in Amsterdam Amid Growing Counter-Drone Demand
Red Force as a Service Brings Realistic Counter-UAS Testing to Pendleton
Pendleton UAS Range (PUR) and Gambit have partnered to deliver Red Force as a Service for counter-UAS testing, validation, and operator training. The two organizations plan a live demonstration on April 23 at PUR in northeast Oregon. Growing Need for Realistic Counter-UAS Testing Demand for counter-UAS systems continues to rise across military, federal, and critical … [Read more...] about Red Force as a Service Brings Realistic Counter-UAS Testing to Pendleton
