Pentagon launches online marketplace for counter-UAS technology

Published Aug 10, 01:55 PM UTC

The U.S. Department of Defense launched a counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) marketplace on August 10, 2026, designed to streamline the acquisition of vetted counter-drone technology for military and government agencies. Developed by the Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF 401) and built by Kaizen Laboratories under a $15 million contract, the platform allows approved buyers—including federal procurement officers, military commands, and allied defense ministries—to browse, filter, and purchase counter-drone systems. Vendors must undergo a vetting process to list products. The marketplace is the Pentagon's second sales platform for drone-related technology, following the Blue UAS List for approved drones. Brig. Gen. Matt Ross described drones as 'a defining threat of our time,' emphasizing the need for faster acquisition to protect critical infrastructure and defense assets.