What Happened
Service Plans To Double Spending On cUAS Capabilities
The US Army plans to spend nearly $1 billion on small counter unmanned aerial system technology in its fiscal 2027 budget request, with a focus on a ‘systems of systems’ architecture and interoperable fire control systems. The funding will be allocated across eight areas, including operational, fixed, and expeditionary capabilities. The Army’s increased investment in small counter drone tech comes as the world sees the growing threat of inexpensive, small drones on the modern battlefield, as reported by Breaking Defense.