The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has launched Phase 3 of its Drone Dominance Program, committing $450 million to procure approximately 60,000 drones, divided evenly between two mission areas: Deep St
Amazon’s Prime Air drone delivery service in Richardson, Texas, is generating opposition from nearby residents who report persistent noise, privacy concerns and limited avenues for local redress. Oper
The JIATF-401 **Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) Quick Reference Guide (UNCLASSIFIED, Version 4, 26-P-1236)** frames the sUAS threat as rapidly evolving and increasingly accessible to
U.S. military officials say a new high-energy laser weapon system has coincided with a roughly 75% drop in drone activity probing the southern border in the Rio Grande Valley, less than two weeks afte
The U.S. military used a laser this week to shoot down three drones near the U.S.-Mexico border, the Pentagon said. According to U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM), the unmanned aircraft were destroye
America’s Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF-401) is launching a multi-base directed energy pilot program to help the Pentagon determine how best to operationalize counter-drone weapons such as h
The Pentagon’s counter-drone task force, Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF-401), plans to hold a live-fire directed energy “shoot-off” in December as part of a pilot program testing counter-dron
Senior U.S. military, federal, law enforcement, and industry officials met in Virginia for Joint Interagency Task Force 401’s second summit to review progress on building a national counter-drone surv
The Pentagon and White House held the first “Drone Dominance” event at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, bringing together nearly 100 representatives from about 40 drone-related companies and
A Russian strategic bomber destroyed in last month’s attack on Engels-2 air base was hit by a Ukrainian MICH 2000 drone, according to a report cited by defense outlet Oboronka. The MICH 2000 is descri
A top Pentagon technology official, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Critical Technologies Mike Dodd, is urging industry to develop “smaller, lighter, more efficient” directed energy weapons for air
The FBI is reportedly investigating how a North Korean national was hired by a U.S. federal government agency, according to a senior FBI official cited by Federal News Network. The agency involved has
A new NASA-led study published in *Nature* suggests the most extreme solar storms may be far more powerful than scientists have assumed. Researchers found that current space weather measurements may b
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Gryphon Group Training, part of Raven Advisory LLC, offers a wide range of military and security training programs focused on survivability, mobility, and combat readiness. Its Force Protection Mobili
Russia’s nuclear-powered battlecruiser Admiral Nakhimov is nearing a return to service after more than a decade of reconstruction at the Sevmash Shipyard. The Kirov-class ship has undergone what is de
The Pentagon has approved SkyValor, a long-range autonomous counter-drone system, for use across the military after successful testing near the southern border. The system was evaluated in mid-May at
The FAA’s Package Delivery (Part 135) program focuses on safely integrating commercial drone deliveries into the National Airspace System while supporting innovation. The agency is developing a draft
The document presents a concept of operations (CONOPS) for integrating drones into the National Airspace System (NAS), focusing on enabling routine, commercial, and recreational BVLOS (beyond visual l
The FAA’s proposed BVLOS rule would create a framework for routine beyond-visual-line-of-sight drone operations while emphasizing safety, security, and accountability. It would support uses such as pa
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a proposed rule on August 6, 2025, aimed at safely normalizing Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations in the United States. BVLOS refe
The FAA announced a first-of-its-kind milestone in U.S. aviation: it has authorized multiple commercial drone operators to fly in the same airspace in the Dallas area. The approvals went to Zipline In
The Federal Aviation Administration’s UAS Traffic Management Pilot Program (UPP) is part of the agency’s effort to safely integrate drones, or unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), into U.S. airspace. Dron
The FAA’s Remote ID rule requires most registered drones to broadcast identification and location information while in flight. Remote ID is intended to improve aviation safety and security as drones b
The FAA’s BEYOND program was created after the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Pilot Program (IPP) ended in October 2020. BEYOND began on October 26, 2020 as a four-year initiative to continue d
The FAA’s UAS Integration Pilot Program (IPP), launched in 2017, was designed to accelerate the safe integration of drones into U.S. airspace. The program brought together state, local, and tribal gov
FAA documents have revealed new details about SpaceX’s secretive Starfall project, an uncrewed reentry vehicle program aimed at supporting in-space manufacturing and rapid cargo delivery from orbit. O
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This USAJOBS announcement is for a permanent, full-time Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator position with the U.S. Secret Service in the Office of Technical Operations, Aviation and Airspace Security D
U.S. Northern Command's Gen. Gregory Guillot announced that the southern border has become a key area for counter-drone technology development, inviting industry partners to test their systems against
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The U.S. Army-led Joint Interagency Task Force 401 has selected five military installations to take part in an anti-drone pilot program focused on countering small unmanned aircraft and advancing dire
Dart Aerospace’s EC130B4 Cable Cutter System, part number D130-1046-023, is a helicopter safety upgrade designed for Airbus EC130B4 aircraft. Its main purpose is to protect the aircraft during wire or
The Trump administration is moving to integrate AI into U.S. air traffic management through a system called Strategic Management of Airspace Routing Trajectories, or SMART. Transportation Secretary Se
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In early hours of Operation Epic Fury, which commenced on February 28, 2026, U.S. forces successfully countered a drone threat over a “strategic” military installation. General Gregory Guillot, comman
A recent leak from a military briefing to ABC News indicates a serious security breach at Barksdale Air Force Base, a key U.S. military installation housing B-52H bombers capable of carrying nuclear w
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In early March, a groundbreaking counter-drone laser test was conducted by the Army Multi-Purpose High Energy Laser (AMP-HEL) at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. During the test, the laser
Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS) are essential in addressing the growing threat posed by low-cost, commercially available drones used for malicious purposes. The rapid increase in drone sighting
Senators from both parties expressed concerns regarding inadequate coordination among the Pentagon, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) following two co
The Pentagon recently shot down a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) drone using an anti-drone laser system, raising concerns among lawmakers about communication lapses between federal agencies. The
Recent incidents in El Paso, Texas, highlight the urgent need for improved coordination among government agencies to address the rising threat posed by small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). These dro
The U.S. military recently employed a laser system to successfully down a drone operated by Border Protection, marking a significant development in the use of directed energy technology for surveillan
Air Force Developing AI Chatbot for Student Pilots
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The U.S. Air Force is developing "IP GPT," an AI chatbot aimed at assisting student pilots in their training. This initiative, spearheaded by the 19th Air Force's Flying Training Center of Excellence
The El Paso Balloon Incident Could Have Been a Disaster
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The El Paso Balloon Incident highlights significant concerns regarding the use of experimental weapons without proper coordination and oversight. On February 13, 2025, Customs and Border Protection (C
The recent incident of a laser directed energy weapon being used to down an aerial object near El Paso, Texas, underscores the complexities of U.S. drone defense policy. Customs and Border Protection
Four Things to Know About Hybrid Air Denial
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Russia's use of commercial drones to disrupt European airports highlights a new hybrid air denial strategy that combines peacetime coercion with traditional military tactics. The European Union is res
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a temporary airspace closure over El Paso and southern New Mexico, effective from February 10 to February 20, 2023. This closure, categorized as "N
Louisiana regulators are contemplating changes to hunting regulations that would permit the use of drones to locate wounded or dead game, specifically deer and bears, during approved hunting hours. Cu
A June 18 SpaceX rocket-testing explosion in South Texas raised concerns about minimal regulatory oversight. The blast, which caused no injuries, damaged the Massey test site and sent debris into Mexi
The Trump administration plans to utilize artificial intelligence to draft federal transportation regulations, aiming to enhance efficiency in rulemaking processes. DOT officials, including General Co
JIATF Awards First Replicator 2 Contract for C-UAS System - DRONELIFE
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The Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF 401) has awarded its inaugural contract under the Replicator 2 initiative, purchasing two DroneHunter F700 counter-UAS systems from Fortem Technologies. Thi