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FAA, DOW sign landmark safety agreement to protect southern border
April 15, 2026 — The Federal Aviation Administration and Department of War completed a thorough safety assessment of a high-energy laser counter-drone system. This assessment validated that proper safety controls are in place and that while these systems are at the cutting edge of counter drone technology, they do not pose undue risk to passenger aircraft... MORE

FAA and DOW Sign Landmark Safety Agreement to Protect Southern Border

Pentagon leaders host interagency meeting to strengthen US counter-drone cooperation
November 14, 2025 — The Secretary of the Army and Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF-401) hosted an interagency meeting Nov. 13 at the White House to strengthen cooperation across the U.S. government to counter threats posed by the nefarious use of small uncrewed aircraft systems (sUAS)... MORE

Hegseth calls for anti-drone task force
September 2, 2025 — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Aug. 28 that he has directed Army Secretary Daniel P. Driscoll to formally establish a joint, interagency task force to counter hostile unmanned aerial systems, commonly referred to as drones... MORE

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