Small drones are 'the defining threat of our time,' head of military task force says

The military and federal law enforcement officials are continuing their efforts to expand and develop the country’s counter-drone capabilities as the threat evolves.

The increased use of commercially available small drones has raised significant concerns about local laws, jurisdictions, and how to intercept unmanned systems that pose threats in urban areas. Earlier this year, War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the formation of Joint Interagency Task Force 401, a new interagency group meant to spearhead the effort.