University of North Dakota Partners with Pentagon to Evaluate Counter-Drone Technologies
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The University of North Dakota (UND) has entered a groundbreaking partnership with the Pentagon's Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF-401) to assist in evaluating counter-unmanned aircraft systems (counter-UAS). This collaboration, formalized through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed at the 20th UAS Summit & Expo, positions UND as the first university in the U.S. to serve as a clearinghouse for counter-drone technology efforts.
This initiative is significant as it leverages UND's extensive expertise in drone and counter-drone research to support the U.S. military's procurement of effective counter-UAS technologies. The partnership aims to identify and evaluate emerging technologies that could enhance national security and defense capabilities against drone threats. Mark Askelson, UND's associate vice president for research – national security, emphasized the university's long-standing commitment to advancing air autonomy and drone technologies.
UND and NPUASTS will work closely with JIATF-401 to assess various counter-UAS systems for potential inclusion in the newly established C-UAS Marketplace. This centralized procurement platform connects approved vendors with military buyers, streamlining the acquisition of defense technologies. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.
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