Drones and counter-drone systems dominate AUSA as Army seeks to broaden vendor competition

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Drones and counter-drone technology were prominent at the Army event, as the service pursues new ways to keep industry competition open to additional vendors. The available reporting does not detail specific systems, procurement decisions or the Army’s proposed approach.

Discovered 2026-10-20T07:05:01.535593-07:00 | 2026-10-20T07:05:01.535593-07:00

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  • The focus on drones and counter-drone technology highlights their central place in current Army priorities and the defense industry’s product pipeline.
  • The Army’s effort to bring in new vendors signals an emphasis on sustaining competition; the report provides no details on procurement changes or specific entrants.

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