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  1. DHS is seeking broader legal powers from Congress to address increased drone activity and national security risks.
  2. Agencies, including the FCC and DHS, are coordinating on counter-UAS regulations and setting a national security drone agenda.

DHS and FAA Collaborate on Drone Seizures Amid Major Funding Push

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 6
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The Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Aviation Administration are collaborating on operational matters regarding drone seizures. Separately, the Department of Homeland Security is requesting $118.4 billion for fiscal 2027, dedicating a significant portion of that budget to drone and counter-drone capabilities.

From govconwire.com

Why it matters

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Drone and counter-drone technologies are becoming fundamental to the Department of Homeland Security’s mission to protect the nation. This significant investment addresses security concerns related to the proliferation of drones.

Agencies, including the Federal Communications Commission and the Department of Homeland Security, are coordinating on counter-UAS regulations and setting a national security drone agenda.

From govconwire.com

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  • United States Department of Homeland SecuritySpeculative

    The Department of Homeland Security might increase operational costs related to drone and counter-drone acquisitions.

  • DHSSpeculative

    The Department of Homeland Security could increase operational costs related to drone and counter-drone acquisitions.

  • United States Coast GuardSpeculative

    The United States Coast Guard may increase capacity for UAS and C-UAS acquisitions due to recent funding.

  • U.S. Customs and Border ProtectionSpeculative

    U.S. Customs and Border Protection could see increased operational costs related to drone and counter-drone technology.

  • Federal Emergency Management AgencySpeculative

    Federal Emergency Management Agency could increase investment in UAS and C-UAS technology.

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Agencies, including the FCC and DHS, are coordinating on counter-UAS regulations and setting a national security drone agenda. All 2 developments

Within DHS is seeking broader legal powers from Congress to address increased drone activity and national security risks.

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