Fact Sheet: C-UAS Policy in the U.S. Homeland

This fact sheet outlines updated U.S. policy for countering unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) within the homeland, following a December 2025 memorandum consolidating prior guidance. The policy introduces a more flexible, commander-driven approach to defending airspace against evolving drone threats. Key pillars include expanding defensive perimeters beyond installation boundaries, clarifying threat criteria such as unauthorized surveillance, and enhancing information sharing across federal agencies. The guidance empowers commanders with greater authority and operational discretion while emphasizing readiness, rapid response, and coordinated defense to address increasingly complex UAS threats.