U.S. Army Counter-UAS Plans Include New Competition

soldier pointing device at drone in distance

The Army is looking for new handheld counter-UAS systems as part of a series of new competitions.

Credit: Staff Sgt. Jasmine McCarthy/U.S. Army
The U.S. Army is set to kick off a new round of competitions to improve its ability to down small enemy drones while encouraging companies to find new ways to increase interceptors’ range and effectiveness. While some of the competitions introduce new programs, the Army is also looking to recompete...
Brian Everstine

Brian Everstine is the Pentagon Editor for Aviation Week, based in Washington, D.C. Before joining Aviation Week in August 2021, he covered the Pentagon for Air Force Magazine. Brian began covering defense aviation in 2011 as a reporter for Military Times.

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