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The Department of War is enhancing its counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) marketplace, giving military organisations, law enforcement agencies and international partners faster access to validated counter-drone technologies, as per a recent press statement.
Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF-401) developed the platform in partnership with Kaizen Laboratories. The tool helps authorised users identify proven solutions quickly and shortens procurement timelines. Users can search technologies by operational requirement, review validated performance data and purchase products through a streamlined process.
US Army Maj. Mike Hapner, C-UAS marketplace lead for JIATF-401, commented: “JIATF-401 remains focused on delivering the right counter-UAS capabilities to the right users at the right time.” He added: “Our revolutionary marketplace, powered through our partnership with industry, creates a streamlined, trusted pathway for the Joint force, domestic law enforcement, and our international partners to rapidly discover and acquire validated technologies.”
The marketplace also supports the Secretary of the Army’s Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Fast Lane initiative. It integrates with existing acquisition pathways to accelerate requirements development and cut FMS timelines. Industry partners submit products for the Fast Lane, and JIATF-401 works with the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Defense Exports & Cooperation to evaluate and pre-clear them for sale to allies.
Brig. Gen. Matt Ross, director of JIATF-401, commented: “Drones are a defining threat of our time.” He added that the proliferation of small drone systems threatens critical infrastructure and defence assets, requiring faster action, and that expanding the marketplace will help share best practices and equipment globally.
The C-UAS marketplace is accessible at cuas.mil.
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