Pentagon Unveils Classified Counter-Drone Strategy

Dec 5, 2024, 09:57 PM

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has signed a classified strategy to unify the Pentagon's efforts in countering unmanned systems, including drones. The strategy, which includes an unclassified summary, addresses the growing threat posed by drones and aims to streamline the Department of Defense's approach across various domains, characteristics, and timeframes. It aligns with other high-level initiatives, such as Replicator 2, which focuses on rapidly deploying counter-drone technology. Officials involved in the development of the strategy have provided insights into its objectives, emphasizing the need to address long-standing delays in countering drone threats. The classified strategy details remain undisclosed.