The War Department has invited 25 vendors to compete in Phase I of the $1.1B Drone Dominance Program, aiming to rapidly field low-cost, one-way attack drones at scale, with live testing starting Feb. 18 and prototype awards issued by early March.

Secretary Hegseth announced actions the Department is taking to address the growing threat of hostile drones and to enhance its small unmanned systems to protect personnel, equipment, and facilities at home and abroad.

The Defense Department is accepting applications for the fiscal year 2026 Immersive Commercial Acquisition Program Fellowship — a highly competitive 12-month program designed to deliver a group of contracting professionals proficient in commercial acquisition.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has received more than 5,000 reported drone sightings recently and the federal government is supporting state and local officials in investigating these reports.