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deployment2026-05-06 00:00 UTC🇺🇸 Fort Huachuca, Arizona; Fort Bliss, Texas; Naval Base Kitsap, Washington; Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota; Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, United States
DoD selects five US bases for counter-drone directed-energy pilot program
A U.S. Army-led joint task force selected five military installations to participate in an upcoming counter-small UAS pilot program featuring directed-energy capabilities. The program will involve testing and operational assessments at bases including Fort Huachuca and Fort Bliss, with operations expected to begin in 2026.
Details
Type
deployment
Occurred
2026-05-06 00:00
Reported
2026-05-11
Location
Fort Huachuca, Arizona; Fort Bliss, Texas; Naval Base Kitsap, Washington; Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota; Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, United States
Coordinates
39.7837, -100.4459
Confidence
78 / 100
Damage assessment
No damage reported; announcement concerns planned counter-UAS pilot deployments and testing/assessments, including directed-energy systems (lasers/microwaves).