Homeland Security

Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (counter-UAS) play a critical role in enhancing homeland security by protecting against the misuse of drones in a variety of scenarios, including protecting critical infrastructure, securing public events, border security, protecting government buildings and high-profile individuals, preventing terrorist attacks, protecting commercial aviation, and prison security to name a few.
Defending America’s Skies: Public Support for Homeland Counter-Drone Operations

A new study, Defending America’s Skies: Public Support for Homeland Counter-Drone Operations, challenges assumptions about public attitudes toward counter-drone efforts…

Irish prison authorities fear drones could bring in firearms

Authorities in Ireland are facing an escalating challenge as prisoners are reportedly using drones to receive drugs and other contraband…

DHS conducts counter-drone testing in National Capital Region

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate has begun a week-long series of counter-UAS tests in the…

Law enforcement C-UAS leaders call for greater authority to counter drone threats

At the recent Counter-UAS Homeland Security Conference in Washington, a panel discussion on the role of state and local law…

DZYNE unveils wearable Dronebuster® counter-drone kit

DZYNE Technologies launched its Dronebuster® Detect, Track, Identify, Mitigate (DTIM) kit at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) this…

Northcom and NORAD Commander highlights military installation UAS protection needs

In a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on February 13, Air Force General Gregory M. Guillot, Commander of  U.S. Northern…

Sentrycs secures multi-million dollar counter-drone contract in Latin America

This week, Sentrycs secured a multi-million-dollar contract in Latin America for a national defense project. This milestone marks the largest…

Aviation Subcommittee Chairman calls for greater C-UAS capabilities for airport law enforcement

The Chairman of the Aviation Subcommittee of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has called for greater power to be…

ACA calls for drone mitigation authority for U.S. prisons

At the Counter-UAS Homeland Security USA Conference, Robert L. Green, Executive Director of the American Correctional Association (ACA), delivered a…

U.S. Border Patrol faces threat from kamikaze-style cartel drones

U.S. Border Patrol agents and military personnel along the southern border have been warned of a new threat involving weaponized…

Dronetag launches RIDER Remote ID receiver to address airspace concerns

Dronetag has launched RIDER, a compact Remote ID receiver designed to enhance drone detection and monitoring amid increasing airspace safety…

White House says “mysterious” NJ drones were FAA approved

The White House has confirmed that the unexplained drones spotted over New Jersey and other parts of the East Coast…

Fighter jets scrambled after drone sighting near president’s aircraft

Security concerns were heightened over the weekend when a potential drone sighting near President Donald Trump’s backup aircraft led to…

Trump to find out who was behind the New Jersey drones

On his first day back in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump announced he is investigating the mysterious drone activity…

PGA Tour commits to securing against drone threats

As drone activity increasingly disrupts professional sports, the PGA Tour is taking steps to ensure the safety and integrity of…

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