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 developed by the Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF 401) to streamline acquisition of counter-drone technology for military and government agencies. The platform, built by Kaizen Laboratories under a $15 million contract, allows approved buyers to browse, filter, and search products based on tactical needs, evaluate performance data, and submit acquisition requests. Access is limited to federal procurement officers, military commands, and pre-cleared allied defense ministries. Vendors must undergo a vetting process. The marketplace is part of broader Pentagon efforts to accelerate drone-related technology procurement, following the Blue UAS List for approved drones and the $1.1 billion Drone Dominance program. Brig. Gen. Matt Ross described drones as 'a defining threat of our time,' emphasizing the need for faster acquisition.