Overview
- The Program Executive Office for Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Counter-UAS has begun work to steer rapid procurement and deployment across the department.
- DHS said it is finalizing a $115 million investment to secure FIFA World Cup venues and America250 celebrations.
- FEMA recently awarded $250 million to the 11 World Cup host states to acquire counter-drone capabilities.
- The department is soliciting industry proposals for a $1.5 billion contract vehicle to equip Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement with drone and counter-drone systems.
- Congress extended DHS and Justice Department counter-drone authorities to 2031, as the agency cites more than 1,500 missions since 2018 and civil-liberties groups urge limits on data use and mitigation tactics.