Department of War Seeks Solutions for Emerging Counter-UAS Mission
About this episode
The episode discusses the challenges posed by drones in military operations and the Department of War's search for solutions to counter these threats.
Recent years have demonstrated the growing prevalence of drones in surveillance and military operations. In 2024, unidentified drones flew over a military base in Langley, Virgina. In 2025, Israel used drones to take out Iranian air defense systems in a coordinated attack, while Ukraine launched “Operation Spiderweb,” using drones to damage and destroy aircraft deep within Russian territory. But a new Department of Defense Inspector General report uncovered a series of challenges for defendin...
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