# AUSA Showcases Counter-Drone Technologies in Washington

AUSA 2026 in Washington, D.C., featured a semiautomatic grenade launcher and an aim-assist capability for engaging drones, alongside other weapons and personal drone-protection technologies. For Army-focused contractors, the coverage is a market signal about counter-drone technology areas receiving attention, not an active procurement: the reports identify no solicitation, award, funding amount, vendor, or point of contact.

- Contractors can use the featured launcher and aim-assist capability as indicators of technology areas relevant to counter-drone offerings for Army customers.
- No specific acquisition action or contract opportunity is identified, so the reports do not provide a basis for estimating contract value or pursuing a named solicitation.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 26, 2026

### Government Entities
- United States Army (U.S. Army)

### Sources
- [Semiautomatic grenade launcher and aim-assist for shooting down drones | Highlights from AUSA 2026 - Defense News](https://www.defensenews.com/video/2026/10/26/semiautomatic-grenade-launcher-and-aim-assist-for-shooting-down-drones-highlights-from-ausa-2026) - Defense News
- [Semiautomatic grenade launcher and aim-assist for shooting down drones | Highlights from AUSA 2026](https://www.federaltimes.com/video/2026/10/26/semiautomatic-grenade-launcher-and-aim-assist-for-shooting-down-drones-highlights-from-ausa-2026) - Federal Times