JIATF 401 March 2026 Industry Day Slides

Background
The Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF 401) is focused on optimizing and expanding the counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) market to address evolving threats posed by drone technology.

The agency aims to enhance capabilities for defending critical infrastructure, protecting U.S. and allied forces, and assisting federal agencies.

The Industry Day held on March 5, 2026, was an opportunity for stakeholders to engage with JIATF 401 and discuss the future of C-sUAS capabilities.

Work Details
The tasks and services under this contract include:
- Identifying, validating, and prioritizing enterprise C-sUAS capability gaps.
- Synchronizing joint C-sUAS training and promulgating data standardization.
- Facilitating the integration of C-UAS capabilities into ongoing operations to ensure interoperability.
- Leading the development of future C-UAS operational concepts and strategies that align with JIATF's vision.
- Providing operational feedback to inform the development of C-UAS systems and tactics.
- Coordinating efforts with interagency partners to defend critical assets from sUAS threats.
- Delivering validated, effective C-UAS capabilities through robust testing and transparent feedback mechanisms.

Period of Performance
The contract will be performed over a multi-year period, starting from March 2026 onwards.

Place of Performance
The geographic locations for performance include various sites across the United States as well as potential international locations depending on operational needs.