Drones are increasingly prevalent in public settings across the U.S. In fact, the drone industry in the states has grown to $6.39 billion in 2024. One place where drones pose a significant threat to American citizens is densely populated urban areas. Responding to these drone threats requires the foresight to...

Recent global conflicts, such as the war in Ukraine, have underscored the widespread use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) in military scenarios. These systems are not only pivotal in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions but are also playing direct combat roles. Additionally, UAS are revolutionizing various commercial industries, such...

In the winter of 2022, a record 1.5 billion people tuned into the FIFA World Cup Final. Additionally, nearly 3.5 million people made the journey to Qatar to watch the games in person, making the tournament one of the most popular sporting experiences in the world.In 2026 the World Cup...

Ahead of the Counter-UAS Summit 2024, the 2024 Attendee Report highlights the leading organizations within the industry and an extensive list of high-level attendees that will be attending this year. This summit strives to be beneficial for solution providers, as well as attendees from the military and federal administrations alike....

The “Confronting UAS and Next Generation Threats” presentation was delivered last year at the Counter UAS Summit and covers; Army Rapid Capabilities & Critical Technologies Office MissionModernization ContinuumOffice Governance and RelationshipsArmy Response to C-sUASArmy Path to Fielding High Energy Laser Weapon SystemsArmy Directed Energy EffortsDE M-SHORAD Test Results The Army...

The "U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command: Aviation & Missile Center" presentation was delivered last year at the Counter UAS Summit and covers AvMC’S S&T ApproachS&T Priorities Aligned with the Army Modernization StrategyArmy C-SUAS S&T Strategy Purpose, Scope, and FrameworkLong-Term Counter-UAS Goals in a Nutshell DEVCOM is returning to the...

IDGA's Counter-UAS Summit provides a forum comprised of key decision-makers and senior military leaders for discussions on ways to collaboratively combat the threat of UAS to the United States military and civilians. Our 2023 Sample Attendee List showcases the industry pioneers and leaders from across the military and government who...

The drone swarm threat has become a global worry amongst nations. The proliferation of drones in the market space as well as the ease of converting them for nefarious purposes has spurred an entire industry for countering them. This market report covers the most significant actors in the market space...

While the use of drone technology on the battlefield is nothing new, the Ukraine war is arguably the first war where they are used in a near-peer conflict to a significant extent. This interview delves into the current UAS situation of the Ukrainian war. The undisclosed representative touches on the...

In advance of our Counter UAS Summit, we have worked closely alongside our Partners Market Forecast in our mission to inform you of the latest innovations technologies, budgets, and policies related to C-UAS.  Download this report today to find out more:• C-UAV Market Trends and Insights• Top 5 Major Findings•...

First-hand account from Colonel Amine Elkai on how the growing use of commercial and military spec drones by non-state actors on the Middle East’s battlefield is changing the nature of warfare.

Safely integrating unmanned aerial systems into U.S. skies is a big challenge for the FAA. As the number of drones continues to rise, that challenge will only grow.

Our editorial team asked European drone experts from a broad range of industries to provide their insight on the increasing use of commercial drones and the issues this generates. In this infographic, find out why:60% of respondents see the growing use of commercial drones as a potential threat.75% of respondents...

Malicious drones pose significant risks to public safety and infrastructure. After a series of high-profile drone attacks this year, many organizations are realizing they need protection from drones. In this report, we talk about how and why the following industries are investing millions in counter-drone solutions: Stadiums & High-Profile EventsPentagon...

In this in-depth report we take a look at the technologies shaping DoD's near-, mid- and far-term counter sUAS approach. DOWNLOAD to learn more about:The anti-drone tools and solutions the US military is currently leveraging such as electronic weapons, jammers and radar systemsThe groundbreaking solutions that are currently in development...

In preparation for the C-UAS conference, IDGA had the privilege to interview Darshan “Dash” Divakaran from the AFWERX technology accelerator. In this piece, he discusses AFWERX’s roles, programmes and what the organization brings to the table. Having leveraged $11 billion in commercial investments in the last three years, it is...

The proliferation of UAS has led to the urgent need for counter-drone technologies. Deputy Director of JIAMDO, Colonel Anthony J. Behrens, shares his views about the C-UAS domain from his organisation’s perspective. This interview is essential for understanding: • The C-UAS threat of today • How the domain complexity evolved...

IDGA recently sat down with Zachary Kallenbornm Unmanned Systems (swarms)m CBRN Warfare and Terrorism Analyst, as he discussed drone swarms and the proliferation of non-aerial drones.  

Senior Research Fellow for Airpower and Technology, Justin Bronk, shares his views on the UAV threat in the Ukrainian conflict and beyond. He expresses how UAVs changed the battlefield and the threats they represent. This piece ideal is ideal for: Understanding the everchanging use of UAVs in modern conflict Gaining...

The “Joint Counter-Small UAS Office (JCO) Overview” presentation was delivered at the 2022 Counter-UAS Summit by Mr. Blake Stone, JCO Strategy and Policy Division who delves into the following topics: Joint C-sUAS Office (JCO) OverviewJCO Organization and GovernanceJCO Initiatives and EffortsDoD C-sUAS StrategyBuilding Capacity with PartnersJCO Joint Training and DoctrineJCO...

The "Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (c-UAS) in an Urban Environment" presentation was delivered at the 2022 Counter-UAS Summit by Bruce Naley, Office of Science & Engineering/Technology Centers Division who explores the following topics:Technical and Non-Technical Urban c-UAS ChallengesLine of Sight (LOS) BlockageReflections, Diffraction and MultipathUAS Detection and Urban Challenge C-UAS Urban...