Establishment of Joint Interagency Task Force 401

The Department of Defense has established Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF 401) to centralize and accelerate efforts to counter small unmanned aircraft systems (C-sUAS). This new task force replaces the Joint C-sUAS Office and is empowered with broader authorities, funding flexibility, and rapid acquisition capabilities. Its mission is to strengthen U.S. airspace sovereignty, protect personnel and facilities, and outpace adversaries’ growing drone threats. With joint manning, interagency collaboration, and streamlined governance, JIATF 401 is designed to deliver innovative, mission-ready solutions at speed.