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Pentagon Task Force Sets 90-Day Timeline for Common Counter-Drone Command Network

The Army-led group shifts from testing to fielding to speed capabilities to U.S. sites ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Overview

  • Joint Interagency Task Force 401 said new counter‑UAS systems will plug into a single command‑and‑control framework targeted for rollout within 90 days.
  • The task force is building a counter‑UAS marketplace that aggregates test data, user feedback, and vetted procurement options to help agencies buy faster.
  • Coordination with the Defense Logistics Agency is translating a $250 million FEMA funding opportunity into procureable counter‑drone and air‑domain awareness systems for state, local, territorial and tribal partners.
  • Marking its 100th day, JIATF‑401 reported consolidated policy guidance for installations, site assessments, and an initial $18 million delivery of capabilities to the southern border slated for January 2026.
  • Preparations for major events prioritize defenses against smaller Group 1/2 drones, with training expanded through Fort Sill’s Joint Counter‑sUAS University and the FBI’s National Counter‑UAS Center for World Cup host cities.