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Sep 28, 2026

US Army awards up to $7 billion in counter-drone contracts through JIATF-401 task force

The US Army's Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense Task Force 401 (JIATF-401) has awarded contracts worth up to $7 billion to address the growing drone threat. The sprawling indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts represent a major investment in counter-unmanned aerial systems capabilities.

Sep 28, 2026·4 sources
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Sep 7, 2026

U.S. military laser weapon reduces drone activity at Mexico border by 75%

The U.S. military reports a 75% drop in drone activity along the U.S.-Mexico border following deployment of laser weapon systems, marking a significant shift in border security technology.

Sep 7, 2026·1 source
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  • ▪The U.S. Army's counter-drone contracts span a range of capabilities, including sensors, non-kinetic effectors, command-and-control systems, and kinetic weapons.
  • ▪Under the Army's September 29, 2026 counter-drone IDIQ awards, Allen Control Systems, Digital Force Technologies, DroneShield, Napatree Technology, RADA Technologies, SRC, and L3Harris WESCAM each received $500 million base contracts
  • ▪Gulf states intercepted more than 1,500 Iranian missiles and drones in a single defensive operation, though they still suffered casualties and damage.

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