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US Departments Unite on Counter-Drone Measures

November 12, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Five US departments sign MOU on counter-UAS measures.
Agreement aims to evaluate, test, and deploy C-UAS systems.
Partnership focuses on protecting aircraft operations and navigation equipment.
MOU builds on earlier FAA and federal partner coordination.

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Strategic Implications

This interagency agreement may indicate a significant shift in the US government's approach to counter-drone technologies, suggesting a more coordinated effort to address emerging threats. The collaboration could strengthen the country's ability to combat rogue drone threats and ensure aviation safety, which may have implications for the development and deployment of C-UAS systems.

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What Happened

Federal Agencies Collaborate To Protect American Airspace

The US Departments of Transportation, Defense, Homeland Security, Energy, and Justice have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a shared process for evaluating, testing, and deploying counter-unmanned aircraft systems. The agreement aims to protect American airspace from emerging threats while ensuring aviation safety. The MOU builds on earlier coordination between the Federal Aviation Administration and its federal partners, and was led by the White House Task Force to Restore American Airspace Sovereignty. This development was first reported by Inside Unmanned Systems.

Source | Originally Published: November 9, 2026

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