# DoD Accelerates Counter-Drone Procurement

A corrected Department of Defense memorandum issued November 5 directs DoD components to expedite counter-drone procurement and fielding decisions. Components must document delays or denials as a “risk of inaction” and report them to Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF-401); the memo also revises legal-review routing through JIATF-401’s legal advisor to the DoD Office of the General Counsel. It announces no solicitation, contract award, or funding amount, but signals a push to move counter-UAS capabilities through departmental decision processes more quickly.

- Counter-UAS contractors should assess how their offerings support faster procurement and fielding decisions and follow implementation of the revised process for potential follow-on requirements.
- The required documentation and reporting of delays or denials may make procurement decision timelines and obstacles more visible to DoD leadership.
- Companies pursuing related work should account for the revised legal-review route when engaging with DoD components; the memo does not provide a specific solicitation or deadline.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** November 10, 2026

### Government Entities
- Department of Defense (DoD)
- Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF-401)
- Office of the General Counsel, Department of Defense (DoD OGC)

### Key Quotes
> Protection against the threat of drones will not be delayed by self-imposed restrictions.
> — Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense

### Sources
- [Hegseth issues ‘corrected copy’ of recently unveiled counter-drone guidance | DefenseScoop](https://defensescoop.com/2026/11/10/hegseth-issues-corrected-copy-of-recently-unveiled-counter-drone-guidance) - DefenseScoop