January, 2026

Sgt. Benjamin Lam, assigned to the 89th Military Police Brigade, operates the Drone Buster during a Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems class with Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 265th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, supporting 4th Infantry Division, at Camp Taurus, Lithuania, on March 17th, 2023. The 4th Infantry Division and their partner units mission in Europe is to engage in multinational training and exercises across the continent in order to build readiness, increase our operability and reinforce our steadfast and loyal commitment to our Allies and partners which make up an integral part of the Ivy Team. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Cesar Rivas, 164th Air Defense Artillery Brigade)

Safeguarding the Skies: The U.S. Needs a Modern Counter-UAS Framework

Drones have transformed modern warfare. From Ukraine to the Middle East, uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) have extended operational reach, reduced…