Laws proposed to encourage production, export of drones for defense By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Federal lawmakers have introduced legislation that would make it easier to produce U.S.-made drones for the Department of Defense (DOD) and to export military drones produced in the United States to friendly countries. A bipartisan bill, the Leading Exports of Aerial … [Read more...] about Congress Moves to Fast-Track U.S. Military Drone Production and Exports: LEAD Act
Pentagon drone policy
DIU Expands Blue sUAS List to Include Green sUAS Platforms, Clarifies Certification Pathways
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has announced substantial changes to its Blue sUAS program, now immediately recognizing Green UAS certified platforms as eligible for Blue UAS Cleared status. These updates represent a more inclusive approach to certifying secure unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for governmental and Department of Defense (DoD) use. Major Context: Hegseth’s … [Read more...] about DIU Expands Blue sUAS List to Include Green sUAS Platforms, Clarifies Certification Pathways
Department of Defense Accelerates Drone Procurement: A Game-Changer for Military Operations
The Department of Defense has taken major steps to speed up the purchase of uncrewed systems. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced sweeping changes on July 10, 2025, that will transform how the military buys and uses drones. New Policy Removes Red Tape Secretary Hegseth released a memo titled "Unleashing U.S. Military Drone Dominance" that eliminates many rules that … [Read more...] about Department of Defense Accelerates Drone Procurement: A Game-Changer for Military Operations
