1、 ISSUE BRIEFNo.5382|JuNe 4,2025DOuGLAS AND SARAH ALLISON CeNTeR FOR NATIONAL SeCuRITYThis paper,in its entirety,can be found at https:/report.heritage.org/ib5382The Heritage Foundation|214 Massachusetts Avenue,Ne|Washington,DC 20002|(202)546-4400|heritage.orgNothing written here is to be construed a
2、s necessarily reflecting the views of The Heritage Foundation or as an attempt to aid or hinder the passage of any bill before Congress.Countering the Drone Threat:Steps for the U.S.MilitaryWilson Beaver and KaVon JohnsonAdversary development of drone technol-ogy is currently outpacing that of the u
3、.S.,as well as u.S.drone countermeasures.KEY TAKEAWAYSAmericas lack of integrated detect-and-defeat mechanisms presents a significant threat to personnel,weapon systems,and critical military and civil infrastructure.Drones are revolutionary,but they are not so for every aspect of warfareto protect t
4、he u.S.and its interests,procurement of proven combat systems must continue.Vice President J.D.Vance has warned that unmanned drone systems pose a serious challenge to national security.He emphasized the urgent need to equip U.S.forces with the tools and capabilities required to defend the homeland