Critical Infrastructure

Critical infrastructure refers to the sectors whose assets, systems, and networks, whether physical or virtual, are considered so vital that their incapacitation or destruction would have a debilitating effect on security, national economic security, national public health or safety, or any combination thereof. In the United States, the Department of Homeland Security has identified and described 16 critical infrastructure sectors.  The sectors are:
  • Chemical Sector
  • Commercial Facilities Sector
  • Communications Sector
  • Critical Manufacturing Sector
  • Dams Sector
  • Defense Industrial Base Sector
  • Emergency Services Sector
  • Energy Sector
  • Financial Services Sector
  • Food and Agriculture Sector
  • Government Facilities Secdtor
  • Healthcare and Public Health Sector
  • Information Technology Sector
  • Nuclear Reactors, Materials and Waste Sector
  • Transportation Systems Sector
  • Waste and Wastewater Systems Sector
Researchers warn Australia is not prepared for drone threats

Researchers at the University of Canberra have warned that Australia’s critical infrastructure is not adequately prepared for emerging cyber threats…

NASA seeks industry input on long-range drone detection services

NASA’s John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) has issued a sources sought notice to industry as it explores options for…

JIATF 401 makes first Replicator 2 purchase to strengthen homeland C-UAS defense

Joint Interagency Task Force (JIATF) 401 has announced its first procurement under the Replicator 2 initiative, awarding a contract for…

PerceptView introduces long-range camera system for C-UAS surveillance

PerceptView has introduced the Tactical 785HD Camera System, expanding its portfolio of long-range surveillance and counter-UAS camera solutions. The new…

FEMA awards $250 million to boost drone security ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced in late December 2025 a historic $250 million grant to enhance drone security…

Israeli MOD hosts C-UAS seminar for German Police Chiefs to strengthen security cooperation

SIBAT, the International Defense Cooperation Directorate at the Israel Ministry of Defense, organized a specialized seminar showcasing Israel’s advanced counter-drone…

Dutch MoD orders 100 IRIS C-UAS radars from Robin Radar Systems

Robin Radar Systems has signed a major contract with the Dutch Ministry of Defence (MoD) to deliver 100 IRIS drone-detection…

Rep. Dale Strong highlights North Alabama’s leadership in homeland security at Congressional Hearing

Representative Dale Strong (AL-05), a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, emphasized North Alabama’s growing role as a…

Terma acquires OSL Technology to expand C-UAS and infrastructure protection capabilities

Terma A/S has finalized the acquisition of OSL Technology (OSL), a UK-based company specializing in counter-drone security and safety systems….

Washington hosts counter-drone summit ahead of 2026 World Cup

More than 100 public-sector leaders gathered in Renton, Washington, on November 5 for a Counter-UAS Summit as local, state and…

Omnisys launches BRO C-UAS platform to protect airports from drone threats

Omnisys has introduced the BRO (Battle Resource Optimization) Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) platform, a field-proven solution designed to help airports…

Ondas Holdings to acquire counter-drone firm Sentrycs

Sentrycs, an Israel-based provider of counter-UAS technology, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Ondas Holdings, the companies…

This Week in Drones: Training for the Counter-Drone Era

In this Green Room episode of This Week in Drones, host David Lewin sits down with Bill Edwards, Director of…

DroneShield Partners with SRI Group to deliver C-UAS assessment for airports

DroneShield has announced a strategic collaboration with SRI Group, an aviation security and technology consultancy founded by former U.S. Transportation…

PerceptView unveils new expeditionary C-UAS systems for urban and austere environments

PerceptView launched two new C-UAS expeditionary solutions this week: the EX SUADS and TSN Shield-360. These systems are designed to support drone…

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