The U.S. military has unified control over anti-drone research and development, marking the emergence of an autonomous rooftop interception system.
At Joint Base Lewis-McChord in the United States, an autonomous experimental system designed to counter enemy drones has now been deployed. Currently, three different models are undergoing simultaneous testing: Anduril's "Anvil," Pulsar, and SpyGlass anti-drone systems—all coordinated by the 401st Joint Interagency Task Force (JIATF-401).
This task force is part of the U.S. Department of Defense and functions as a dedicated cross-agency operational tactical unit established to coordinate and accelerate all U.S. efforts in the area of counter-small unmanned aircraft systems (C-sUAS). It replaces the former Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Countermeasures Office (JCO), consolidating the previously fragmented procurement model across individual branches into a unified, nationally coordinated program. The task force is led by U.S. Army Brigadier General Matt Rose.
The core responsibilities of this department include setting technical standards for anti-drone technology, conducting equipment testing, managing bulk procurement, threat analysis, and specialized personnel training. In the past, the U.S. Army, Navy, and Air Force each developed their own proprietary jamming devices and interception systems; JIATF-401 now provides a standardized, universal solution for the entire military.
Through the "Drone Defense Procurement Platform" established by this task force, requirements from various stakeholders are centralized, while also assisting U.S. allies in rapidly acquiring American electronic warfare equipment and kinetic intercept drone systems.
The current focus of R&D is on developing fully automated anti-drone systems that can be installed on rooftops. The complete anti-drone facility integrates acoustic sensors, optical detection components, small radar systems, and an autonomous launch pod housing interceptor drones.
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