Pentagon Task Force Gains Authority to Set Technical Standards and Block Acquisitions

The NDAA gives the Pentagon’s counter-drone task force extraordinary authority over acquisition programs across the armed forces. The task force can set technical standards, run field tests, and block acquisitions if a system doesn’t meet its requirements. This development may indicate the military’s growing concern about aerial threats from smaller drones. According to Breaking Defense, the task force will focus on synchronizing services’ counter-drone programs and exploring new technologies as needed.