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Department of War Launches Marketplace for Validated Counter-Drone Systems

August 4, 2026 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

New C-UAS Marketplace aims to speed evaluation and procurement of validated counter-drone technologies for military, law enforcement, and allied partners The U.S. Department of War has awarded Kaizen a $15 million contract to build and operate an expanded digital marketplace designed to accelerate the procurement of validated counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) … [Read more...] about Department of War Launches Marketplace for Validated Counter-Drone Systems

Military Selects First Bases for Directed-Energy Counter-Drone Program

May 7, 2026 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

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Five military installations selected to support development of advanced drone defense systems The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the first sites selected for a directed-energy counter-drone program designed to strengthen defenses against unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). According to the Department’s announcement, Joint Interagency Task Force 401 selected five … [Read more...] about Military Selects First Bases for Directed-Energy Counter-Drone Program

Counter-Drone Systems Are Moving From Experiments to Real Infrastructure

March 16, 2026 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

New deployments, interceptor drones, and layered defense strategies show how counter-UAS technology is evolving into a structured global security architecture. A review of the top international news stories around counter UAS technology reveals some key trends in the industry.  Around the world, governments and defense organizations are moving beyond experimental counter-drone … [Read more...] about Counter-Drone Systems Are Moving From Experiments to Real Infrastructure

Trust Automation Awarded $490M Air Force Counter-UAS Contract

January 21, 2026 by staff Leave a Comment

Trust Automation, Inc. has secured a $490-million indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract from the U.S. Air Force to develop counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) capabilities through 2030. The San Luis Obispo, California-based company will conduct research, development, prototyping, and production of counter-drone technologies at its facility, with work … [Read more...] about Trust Automation Awarded $490M Air Force Counter-UAS Contract

Omnisys Advances CounterUAS Platform With AI-Driven Mission Planning

January 12, 2026 by staff Leave a Comment

Omnisys has unveiled a next-generation CounterUAS mission planning platform that shifts the approach to counterdrone defense from reactive interception toward proactive, model-driven prevention. The evolution of the existing BROâ„¢-CUAS system incorporates advanced technologies designed to help operational users understand their operational environment in depth and anticipate … [Read more...] about Omnisys Advances CounterUAS Platform With AI-Driven Mission Planning

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