Tuesday, 28 July 2026

U.S. Army Accelerates Counter-Drone Development Against Modern Aerial Threats with Industry Partnership

U.S. Army efforts to accelerate counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) development are entering a new phase as battlefield lessons from Ukraine continue to expose the growing threat posed by armed drones. Through the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) C5ISR Center, the service is expanding collaboration with the defense industry to rapidly identify, evaluate, and refine technologies capable of defeating increasingly sophisticated unmanned aerial threats. The initiative is intended to shorten development timelines while delivering more effective protection for U.S. soldiers operating in future high-intensity conflicts. Read full Defense News at this link …
Laser-based counter-UAS system mounted on an M4 Carbine during the U.S. Army DEVCOM C5ISR Center's Warden counter-small UAS assessment at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia. (Photo: Sam Brooks / DEVCOM C5ISR Center Public Affairs)

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