DHS Unveils Comprehensive C-UAS Purchasing Tool for Agencies
The Department of Homeland Security has launched a free tool to aid public safety agencies in acquiring counter-drone technologies. This initiative supports an ongoing FEMA grant program, fostering informed procurement decisions and streamlined funding uses to enhance national security and public safety.
Key Signals
- DHS tool streamlining C-UAS purchases for public safety agencies
- FEMA allocated $250 million for C-UAS technology in 2025
- Additional $250 million expected for C-UAS funding in 2026
"By providing a data-driven framework to compare vendor offerings, our purchasing tool empowers public safety agencies to make informed, mission-focused procurement decisions with confidence."
The Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate has introduced a pioneering purchasing tool aimed specifically at helping public safety and national security agencies select suitable Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) technology. As unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) become more commonplace, the need for robust countermeasures has grown, prompting the development of this free resource. The C-UAS Purchasing Tool, created by the National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL), aims to empower first responders by providing a standardized, data-driven approach to evaluating various vendor offerings. This ensures that the tools selected appropriately meet mission needs and the specific operational environments faced by agencies.
Agencies
- Department of Homeland Security
- Science and Technology Directorate
- National Urban Security Technology Laboratory
- Federal Emergency Management Agency
- Program Executive Office for UAS and C-UAS
Sources
- DHS Develops Counter-Drone Acquisition ToolExecutiveGov · May 08
- Tool helps agencies with C-UAS purchasing - Homeland Preparedness NewsHomeland Preparedness News · May 11