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US Expands Interagency C-UAS Programme

November 9, 2026

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Key Takeaways

US agencies expand interagency C-UAS effort.
Programme aims to evaluate and deploy C-UAS technologies.
FAA and FCC to collaborate on system development.

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Strategic Implications

This expansion may indicate a growing concern about drone threats to national security and aviation safety. The interagency effort could suggest a more coordinated approach to C-UAS operations, which may lead to more effective countermeasures and enhanced security protocols.

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What Happened

Government Agencies Unite To Counter Drone Threats

The US Department of Transportation, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Energy, and Department of Justice have announced an expanded interagency effort to coordinate counter-uncrewed aerial systems operations. The programme, led by the White House Task Force to Restore American Airspace Sovereignty, aims to evaluate and deploy C-UAS technologies to protect aviation safety and advance national security. The FAA and FCC will collaborate on system development, with the FAA providing technical requirements and guidance for safe introduction. This development was reported by Unmanned Airspace.

Source | Originally Published: November 9, 2026

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