Pentagon counter-drone task force readies directed-energy shoot-off
By The BriefBrief
The Pentagon’s JIATF-401 is preparing a “shoot-off” event to demonstrate directed-energy prototypes for counter-drone efforts. Army Brig. Gen. Matt Ross said a successful demonstration could lead to a purchase order enabling production line work to field the systems.
WHO:Army Brig. Gen. Matt Ross, director of Pentagon’s JIATF-401
WHAT:Pentagon’s JIATF-401 prepares a shoot-off event for directed-energy counter-drone prototypes that could lead to a purchase order
WHEN:Reported Aug 24, 2026 at 9:06 AM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:The event is being structured so that a promising demonstration could result in a purchase order to start building production lines for the systems.
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