The Army will lead a new interagency office tasked with developing joint solutions to counter drones.| DefenseScoop
The Army is requesting nearly $70 million to procure loitering munitions in fiscal 2026 under the LASSO program, according to budget documents released this week.| DefenseScoop
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The Air Force is conducting market research to inform its pursuit of new radios, antennas and datalinks for small unmanned aerial systems.| DefenseScoop