How a New DHS Office Is Redefining Counter Drone Deployment

About this episode

This episode discusses the new DHS office aimed at enhancing counter-drone capabilities and its implications for security at major events.

In January, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security launched a new Program Executive Office to speed the procurement and deployment of drone and counter‑drone technologies — aimed at staying ahead of rapidly evolving threats. On this episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast, Jeffrey Starr, CMO of D‑Fend Solutions , breaks down what this new office means for advancing counter‑UAScapabilities in civilian airspace. We also explore DHS’s newly announced $115 million investment in counter‑drone systems to help secure America250 celebrations and FIFA World Cup 2026 venues. Subscribe to the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify .

People in this episode

Guest: Jeffrey Starr

Topics covered

• counter-drone technologies
• DHS initiatives
• civilian airspace security
• UAS capabilities
• drone procurement

Keywords

• DHS
• counter-drone
• drone technologies
• UAS
• security investment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: U.S. Department of Homeland Security, D-Fend Solutions

Places: America

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