A giant model of the official Trionda pro match ball for the FIFA 2026 World Cup is displayed inside the Adidas store in Manhattan in New York City on Jan. 7, 2026. Mike Segar/Reuters
The Department of Homeland Security opened a new office Monday to hasten the purchase and rollout of drone and counter-drone systems, which officials argue will allow them to reassert control over U.S. skies, per President Donald Trump’s initiatives for more robust national security.
The Program Executive Office for Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems will steer key investments as drones are increasingly used by criminals, according to the DHS.
