Securing the Homeland Against Drone Threats: Policy and the Challenge of Decentralized Authority - Orion Policy Institute The rapid proliferation of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) has created both opportunity and vulnerability. While drones increasingly support commerce,

Our new expert panel commentary examines #drone related risks in the U.S. homeland security landscape.

Edited by @suatc.bsky.social, the panel includes experts such as Austin Doctor, Bill Edwards, DJ Smith, and Scott Parker.

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Whoops: US military laser strike takes down CBP drone near Mexican border Trump admin "incompetence continues to cause chaos in our skies," Duckworth says.

😒🎯❌⚡️� Wrong target︱Whoops: US military laser strike takes down CBP drone near Mexican border #DoD #CounterUAS #AISafety #Anthropic #Claude #AISafety ☟ arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...

Europe's drone‑defense market is heating up: EagleNXT is expanding into Europe, selling 15 eBee X surveillance drones as nations scramble to counter rogue UAVs.

EU’s new Action Plan plus big deals and financing signal rapid growth—and more partnerships are coming. #CounterUAS #EagleNXT

Pentagon Taps BAE Systems for $145 Million Advanced Counter-Drone Weaponry AviationNews – The U.S. Department of War has awarded BAE Systems a $145 million contract to develop and manufacture advanced weapon systems specifically designed to neutralize unmanned aerial systems (UAS). This strategic move addresses the urgent need to counter evolving drone threats that currently challenge the security of U.S. and allied military operations globally. The agreement, announced on February 11, 2026…

#BAESystems #Pentagon #CounterUAS #DroneDefense #DefenseIndustry #MilitaryTech #APKWS #AviationNews #NationalSecurity #PrecisionWeapons

DIU launches a CSO for scalable counter-drone sensing — seeking radar networks for fixed sites and compact, low-signature systems for mobile forces.

Demos at Yuma in spring 2026. #CounterUAS

FAA Request Form for Counter-UAS Coordination - Information Collection: airlineinfo.com/faa19/faa021... #UAS #CUAS #CounterUAS

FAA Lifts El Paso Flight Ban After Secret Military Anti-Drone Dispute Aviation News – Flights at El Paso International Airport resumed Wednesday after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) halted air traffic for more than seven hours amid internal government disagreements over a classified military anti-drone system, disrupting travelers and emergency services in the Texas border city. The sudden shutdown affected the nation’s 71st busiest airport and left passengers stranded overnight while medical evacuation flights were delayed or rerouted.

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Allen-Vanguard announces the sale of new electronic countermeasure systems to a South American military Allen-Vanguard, a producer of Electronic Countermeasures (ECM), announced on 5 February that it has received a multi-million-dollar order for its Equinox

My analysis: " #AllenVanguard announces the sale of new #electroniccountermeasuresystems to a South American military" for #ZonaMilitar

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America's New FPV Drone to Gate-crash Enemy UAVs Party

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America's New FPV Drone to Gate-crash Enemy UAVs Party

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Rostec Delivers Zubr Air Defense Systems to Russian Defense Ministry

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Rostec Delivers Zubr Air Defense Systems to Russian Defense Ministry

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Russian Firm Unveils Multi-Bullet Ammunition to Counter Small Drones

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Russian Firm Unveils Multi-Bullet Ammunition to Counter Small Drones

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Enigma Labs Catalogs Thousands of UAP Reports Near U.S. Nuclear Sites as Sources Describe Restricted-Airspace Incursions Journalist Ross Coulthart highlights a new Enigma Labs analysis reporting more than 2,800 UAP sightings in or near U.S. nuclear facilities, including power plants and military sites. He cites sources who describe frequent incursions over missile test ranges and difficulty countering some objects with advanced counter‑UAS systems.

Enigma Labs catalogs 2,800+ UAP sightings at or near U.S. nuclear facilities — sources report restricted-airspace incursions over power plants and missile ranges and say some objects evade advanced counterUAS measures. #UAP #NuclearSecurity #CounterUAS

Lockheed Martin Conducts First 90-degree Launch Of Joint Air-to-Ground Missile from Quad Launcher

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Lockheed Martin Conducts First 90-degree Launch Of Joint Air-to-Ground Missile from Quad Launcher

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#LockheedMartin #MissileDefense #CounterUAS #VerticalLaunch #DefenseTechnology #NavalDefense #MilitaryTesting

New Mobile Counter-Drone 360-Radar Supports Urban C-UAS Fight

Excellent conversation with MatrixSpace CEO #gregwaters and #warriormaven.

“MatrixSpace finally brings to fruition - non-fixed, network-progammable radar across otherwise dispersed, non-linear environments.”

#AIsensing #counterUAS #radarinnovation

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A net launcher that snags kamikaze and smuggling drones over key sites

100% intercept: ParaZero's DefendAir net launcher snagged FPV kamikaze and DJI FlyCart smuggling drones in live demos — non-explosive, preserves payloads, modular (handheld/turret/drone).

Israeli order, NATO interest. #CounterUAS

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L'Inde expose le drone kamikaze YIHA-III intercepté lors d'une opération contre le Pakistan - Carro e motos L'Inde a exposé publiquement un drone kamikaze qui aurait été intercepté par ses défenses aériennes lors de l'Opération Sindoor, une action militaire transfrontalière récemment menée.

Un drone kamikaze Yiha III intercepté face au Pakistan. Guerre des drones low-cost : la techno évolue plus vite que les doctrines.
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#Innovation #DefenseTech #Drones #CounterUAS #DroneWarfare

Un drone kamikaze Yiha III intercepté face au Pakistan. Guerre des drones low-cost : la techno évolue plus vite que les doctrines.
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#Innovation #DefenseTech #Drones #CounterUAS […]

Big news! On the heels of our recent #Flytrap 4.5/ #xTechCounter Strike Competition win, we are thrilled to announce we were named winner of the prestigious #DefenseInnovationUnit C-sUAS Low-Cost Sensing (LCS) challenge.

#counterUAS #Airspaceawareness #defensetech

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“The demand for fast, easy setup of such capable systems is clear, as a wide range of organizations grapple with the reality of critical counter drone solutions,” explains Matthew Kling, VP & GM, AI Systems at MatrixSpace.

#AIsensing #counterUAS
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Netherlands Accelerates Deployment of New Drone-Detection Radars Amid Rising Airbase Incidents Aviation News – The Dutch Ministry of Defence has ordered 100 advanced drone-warning radars to strengthen security at military airbases following recent drone sightings over Volkel and Eindhoven. The ministry confirmed the purchase today in an agreement signed with Dutch manufacturer Robin Radar. The decision follows several incidents involving unidentified drones near critical airfields, prompting an urgent need for enhanced early-warning systems.

#DroneSecurity #AviationNews #NetherlandsDefence #CounterUAS #RobinRadar #AirbaseSafety #MilitaryTechnology #AerospaceSecurity #RadarSystems #NationalSecurity

“Operation Flytrap 4.5 gave us a powerful opportunity to show MatrixSpace’s tactical advantage. Our ultra-low SWaP-C radars integrate effortlessly into existing Army C2 networks and deliver dependable, soldier-ready airspace security.”
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U.S. Army Tests Apache AH-64E v6 in Networked Defense Against Drone Threats Aviation News – The U.S. Army has conducted a major evaluation of the AH-64E Version 6 Apache, examining its enhanced ability to counter emerging unmanned aerial system (UAS) threats in modern combat environments. The test, carried out under Operation Flyswatter, assessed how the upgraded Apache performs when networked and data-linked against asymmetric drone targets. The event brought together Army aviation units, program officials, and industry partners to validate capabilities that were first selected for integration as part of the helicopter’s ongoing modernization pathway.

#Apache #AH64E #ArmyAviation #DefenseNews #DroneThreats #CounterUAS #MilitaryTech #AviationNews #HelicopterModernization #BattlefieldInnovation

SKY WARDEN takes the crown in the Frontex contest! 🏆

Recognized as Best System to Protect EU Borders, SKY WARDEN combines adaptability and innovation to counter drone threats and support European security.

#SKYWARDEN #CounterUAS #Innovation

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BREAKING: Dragon Tail fiber optic cutters are deployment-ready! Our innovative counter-drone solution specifically targets fiber-optic controlled UAVs that evade traditional RF jamming. Small test batch available now for immediate handoff to operators. #CounterUAS #DroneDefense

Embraer A-29 Super Tucano Gains New Capability to Counter Unmanned Aerial Aviation News – The A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft has expanded its mission profile to include counter-unmanned aerial system (UAS) operations, a move expected to enhance its versatility for current and future operators. The enhancement integrates primarily existing onboard sensors and systems, enabling the aircraft to detect, track, and counter hostile drones. This upgrade aligns with increasing global defense priorities, as militaries seek cost-effective solutions for emerging aerial threats.

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