The Army Announces New Counter-Drone Troops, but Counter-Drone Technology Is Still MIA

Published on February 29, 2024



The ironclad warship, the machine gun, aircraft and aircraft carriers, radars, and nuclear weapons all forced military leaders to adapt or face painful losses on the battlefield. The latest evolution of this old tale is the explosion of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) onto the 21st century battlefield. Drones are a permanent feature of war, and the U.S. Army has taken note.

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