"The Department of Homeland Security announced on Monday that it had created an agency office focused on deploying drones and countering nefarious uses of the technology, with millions of dollars already earmarked for protecting high-profile mass gatherings across the U.S. later this year. The newly minted DHS Program Executive Office for Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems will "oversee strategic investments in drone and counter-drone technologies that can outpace evolving threats and tactics," the agency said in a press release."
"DHS officials also said the office will help protect celebrations surrounding the United States' 250th anniversary this coming July 4. "Drones represent the new frontier of American air superiority," DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement, adding that the office "will help us continue to secure the border and cripple the cartels, protect our infrastructure, and keep Americans safe as they attend festivities and events during a historic year of America's 250th birthday and FIFA 2026.""
DHS established a Program Executive Office for Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems to oversee strategic investments in drone and counter-drone technologies. The office has begun work and is finalizing a $115 million counter-drone investment. The office will support security for FIFA World Cup matches across the U.S., Canada and Mexico and help protect July 4 celebrations for the United States' 250th anniversary. The administration made about $500 million in grants available to states and localities for anti-drone efforts, with $250 million expected in fiscal 2026 and the remainder in FY27. Counter-drone authorities were extended until 2031.
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