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Homeland Security

DHS Plans Testing Program In 2019 For Counter UAS Systems

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, November 20th, 2018

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DHS Plans Testing Program In 2019 For Counter UAS Systems

CACI International sells its SkyTracker Counter UAS solutions for detecting, tracking and mitigating potential drone threats. Graphic: CACI International

With new legislation opening the door for testing, evaluating and eventually deploying systems to mitigate threats from unmanned aircraft systems that can be purchased commercially, the Department of Homeland Security plans to begin evaluating related technologies and systems in 2019.Sandia National Laboratories, on behalf of the DHS Science and Technology Directorate, on Monday issued a Request for Information to help it identify commercial-off-the-shelf counter unmanned aircraft system (UAS) systems for evaluation next year to help make decisions about acquiring and…

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