The White House is leading an inter‑agency effort to counter rogue drones and bolster airspace security.
Published On 9 Nov 2026
The Trump administration is taking steps to fast‑track counter‑drone deployments to address escalating threats.
Several United States agencies, including the Pentagon, the Transportation, Energy, and Justice Departments, have signed a memo to evaluate counter‑drone technologies and quickly deploy them to protect aviation safety and address national security concerns.
A statement released on Monday by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) indicated that the Department of Transportation, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Energy and Department of Justice were part of a White House Task Force effort to assess counter‑drone capabilities and accelerate their deployment.
“We’re taking a proactive, whole‑of‑government approach to protecting American airspace from emerging 21st‑century threats,” said US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
“There are many systems that some security agencies are already considering using that have been seen before, and the process can be completed within 24 hours,” said FAA manager Liam McKenna.
“The agency has approved more than 1,000 coordination requests with the Pentagon and the Department of Homeland Security on counter‑drone deployments, according to the FAA’s Liam McKenna.”
“By bringing all our federal partners together, we can strengthen our ability to combat rogue drone threats and keep the flying public safe,” said Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
“The Department of Justice is working with partners across the federal government to address drone incursion threats, prosecute individuals who endanger the public, and safeguard U.S. airspace.”
Last month, the FAA announced a temporary flight restriction that bars unidentified drones along the entire U.S.–Mexico border, limiting unauthorized activity to within 400 feet (122 m) above ground level and extending one nautical mile (1.8 km) north of the border.