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The Preventing Emerging Threats Act of 2018 grants the Department of Homeland Security statutory authority to counter credible threats from unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to the safety or security of a covered facility or asset. This authority is paramount to the Department’s mission to protect and secure the Homeland from evolving threats. The Department is in the process of coordinating with Components and stakeholders regarding the need for additional counter-UAS (CUAS) authorities.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen addresses DHS’ crucial missions and how DHS is implementing a policy of “relentless resilience” to confront worldwide threats.
DHS Secretary Nielsen’s letter to Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Ranking Member Claire McCaskill (D-MO) in support of S.2836 the Preventing Emerging Threats Act of 2018
DHS Secretary Nielsen’s letter to Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Chairman Ron Johnson (R-WI) in support of S.2836 the Preventing Emerging Threats Act of 2018
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) Under Secretary David Glawe and DHS Office of the General Counsel (OGC) Deputy General Counsel Hayley Chang address DHS’ role in countering threats from small Unmanned Aircraft Systems in the National Airspace System.
The Science and Technology Directorate's (S&T's) Counter Unmanned Aircraft System (CUAS) Program assesses available CUAS solutions and guides the development of new capabilities to support acquisition, rapid deployment, and utilization decisions based on the needs and requirements of authorized Department of Homeland Security components such as Customs and Border Protection, Secret Service, Coast Guard, and the Federal Protective Service.