The US Department of Defense has issued a memorandum directing officials to accelerate approvals for counter-drone systems and remove bureaucratic hurdles that delay their deployment.
Under the new directive, senior officials must establish an expedited approval timeline for validated counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS), cutting a process that typically takes months to weeks or days.
Reviews of pending weapons and defense systems must also be expedited, with a 10-day review period beginning when the Pentagon receives the required documentation.
Read the full story on our new publication, The Drone Front: Pentagon Orders Faster Approvals for Counter-Drone Systems