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Countering Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS)

Counter-UAS

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DHS S&T Awards $259M to Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System Threats

DHS S&T awarded $259,831,989.00 to the U.S. DoD Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) to assist in the acquisition of technical services, in support of S&T’s Counter-Unmanned System Threats (C-UST) efforts.

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LRBAA Today Webinar Series

LRBAA Today Webinar Series - DHS S&T's newest webinar series! Learn more about the Department’s research challenge areas, specific to S&T’s LRBAA topics. 

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ST-Questions to Ask When Researching Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems

This list of questions was created by DHS S&T’s National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL) to help Department of Homeland Security Components, and other entities with C-UAS authority build a comprehensive understanding of the nuances, capabilities and limitations of C-UAS technology to aid in purchasing decisions.

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ST-C-UAS Technology Guide

This Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Technology Guide is intended to educate the national first responder community on C-UAS technology.

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S&T Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems Legal Authorities Fact Sheet

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.

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Written testimony of DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen for a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing titled “Threats to the Homeland”

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.

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DHS Secretary Nielsen’s letter to Ranking Member Claire McCaskill (D-MO)

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

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DHS Secretary Nielsen’s letter to Chairman Ron Johnson (R-WI)

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

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Written testimony of I&A Under Secretary and OGC for a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing titled “S. 2836, the Preventing Emerging Threats Act of 2018: Countering Malicious Drones”

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.

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S&T Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems Fact Sheet

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.