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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman John Ives, 90th Ground Combat Training Squadron defender, pilots a drone during an X4 and SMASH 2000L Systems Firing Qualification at Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center’s North Training Area, Wyoming, May 15, 2026. The drone carried balloon targets to help operators practice acquiring, tracking and engaging simulated aerial threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael A. Richmond)

One year in, America’s counter-drone task force still has ‘a ton of work to do’

JIATF-401 leaders met to discuss inroads made and what’s next as pressure mounts to mitigate domestic UAS threats.

32 minutes ago By Brandi Vincent Lindsey Wilkinson

A quadcopter drone hovers in an indoor training area on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan 28, 2026. Many small, commercially availabe drones come equipped with high-definition camers and can be programmed to automatically transmit data to adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Theodore Gowdy)

DOD threatens ‘severe consequences’ for drone operators flying in restricted airspace

Drone incursions over stateside military bases and other restricted areas have been widespread in recent years as commercially available systems proliferate.

Mar 20, 2026 By Jon Harper

Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M., attends a news conference to introduce members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus outside the U.S. Capitol on Friday, November 15, 2024. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Lawmaker spotlights growing calls for interagency plan to counter drone threats in US

The U.S. government lacks a unified strategy to collectively protect American communities from emerging drone threats, Rep. Gabe Vasquez warns.

Nov 25, 2025 By Brandi Vincent