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
Law Enforcement
29 Governors Call for Expanded Counter-Drone Training Under New Federal Law
Bipartisan request seeks more training for law enforcement, corrections officers, and National Guard personnel as states implement new counter-UAS authorities. A bipartisan group of 29 U.S. governors is calling on federal officials to expand counter-drone training for state and local agencies. The request comes as agencies work to implement new authorities granted under the … [Read more...] about 29 Governors Call for Expanded Counter-Drone Training Under New Federal Law
D-Fend Solutions: Inside the Counter-Drone Operations at 2026 FIFA World Cup
EnforceAir platform supported public safety agencies across host cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico As major international sporting events continue to face growing concerns over unauthorized drone activity, counter-UAS technology has become an increasingly important part of event security planning. The 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted across the United States, Canada, … [Read more...] about D-Fend Solutions: Inside the Counter-Drone Operations at 2026 FIFA World Cup
Sentrycs Scout Expands Counter-Drone Capabilities for Law Enforcement
Sentrycs, an Ondas Inc. subsidiary specializing in counter-drone technology, has delivered its C-UAS solution to a German State Police department. The deployment arrives as Sentrycs prepares to launch its new portable system, Sentrycs Scout, at the Enforce Tac exhibition in Germany. The system uses a proprietary “Cyber over RF” technique, also known as Protocol Manipulation, … [Read more...] about Sentrycs Scout Expands Counter-Drone Capabilities for Law Enforcement
Massachusetts Facing Hurdles in Developing World Cup Counter-UAS
By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill (Editor’s note: This is the third in a series of stories on efforts to establish new counter-UAS protocols in the U.S. to protect high-profile sporting events and critical infrastructure from the potential threats posed by drones flown by careless or hostile actors. This story will focus on the challenges faced by officials in the … [Read more...] about Massachusetts Facing Hurdles in Developing World Cup Counter-UAS
