C-UAS Archives

Hung Cao, then-undersecretary of the Navy, meets with Capt. John Frye, commanding officer, U.S. Naval Base Guam, Feb. 23, 2026. (U.S. Navy photo by Rey Rabara)

UAS is ‘the new’ IED: Hung Cao urges industry to innovate faster against modern drone threats

Cao made his first high-profile public address since he was elevated to acting SECNAV following a major leadership shakeup and ouster last week.

Apr 28, 2026 By Brandi Vincent

Drones stand by prior to a training exercise at Fort Hood, Texas, April 15, 2026. The Multi-Functional Strike Troop, 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment “Garryowen”, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, participated in the training as part of the Pegasus Charge and Ironhorse Rebirth initiatives, allowing the unit to test new equipment and validate their formations. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Michelle Lessard-Terry)

DOD moves to make its largest-ever investment in drones and anti-drone weapons

Officials briefed reporters Tuesday on the Trump administration’s spending plan for fiscal 2027.

Apr 21, 2026 By Brandi Vincent

Aerial view of the Department of Defense. (Getty Images)

DIU, NorthCom partner up to confront the military’s ‘most pressing’ counter-drone challenges

The Defense Innovation Unit and U.S. Northern Command are set to launch two opportunities Monday that are designed to accelerate the military’s access to capabilities that can…

May 5, 2025 By Brandi Vincent

Concertina wire is attached along the fence at the southern US border with Mexico, in Douglas, Arizona, on April 3, 2025. (Photo by David Swanson / AFP) (Photo by DAVID SWANSON/AFP via Getty Images)

DOD to deploy counter-drone capabilities at US-Mexico border as cartels surveil troops

The efforts will support the military's campaign to carry out the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement and security mandates there.

Apr 29, 2025 By Brandi Vincent

Ukrainian serviceman of the 28th brigade Denys, 24, assembles an FPV drone in Donetsk region on April 29, 2024, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by GENYA SAVILOV/AFP via Getty Images)

Defense Innovation Board taking closer look at escalating military drone challenges

Two of the board's members shed light on associated discussions they had with companies in a recent closed-door meeting.

Jul 19, 2024 By Brandi Vincent

Col. Richard Wright prepares takes aim at an unmanned aerial system remotely controlled by as Command Sgt. Maj. Wilfredo Suarez, August 20, 2018, at Combined Task Force Defender. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Marion Jo Nederhoed, 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade)

Senior Army leader throws cold water on lawmakers’ Drone Corps proposal

Members of the House Armed Services Committee have introduced draft legislation that would mandate the creation of a Drone Corps.

May 17, 2024 By Jon Harper