Counter-UAS Procurement Signals Accelerate Ahead of Q4
Multiple public safety agencies move from evaluation to acquisition as rules of engagement tighten.
A concentrated wave of counter-UAS solicitations points to a procurement shift from pilot programs to fielded systems. We break down the pattern, the caveats, and what to watch next.
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