Counter UAS Homeland Security USA 2027
Counter UAS Homeland Security USA 2027, taking place February 3-4, 2027 will focus on the latest breakthroughs, strategies, and real-world insights needed to protect people, infrastructure, and national airspace from evolving drone threats.
As small UAS become more capable, accessible, and widely used, the event will address the need for rapid adaptation and smarter defense against malicious activity. It will bring together leading experts and emerging technologies to support stronger resilience, improved situational awareness, and more effective responses to changing risks.
When is Counter UAS Homeland Security USA 2027?
Counter UAS Homeland Security USA 2027 will take place on February 3–4, 2027, in Arlington, Virginia, USA.
What’s On for 2027?
Sessions will examine how evolving authorities, policies, and operational requirements are influencing counter-drone operations. Particular attention will be given to how State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial (SLTT) agencies are preparing to implement new counter-UAS authorities.
State police representatives will share perspectives on operational readiness, policy development, and the challenges associated with responding to unauthorized drone activity. Discussions will address emerging drone threats to critical infrastructure and the measures being developed to protect essential services and key national sectors. Attendees will hear from government agencies and infrastructure stakeholders about operational challenges, security requirements, and approaches to strengthening counter-UAS capabilities. The conference will examine drone-related security challenges at airports, public venues, and major events.
Sessions will draw on lessons from previous large-scale security operations and consider strategies for protecting future international sporting events and other public gatherings. Technical discussions will focus on advances in drone detection, identification, and mitigation technologies, alongside research, development, testing, and evaluation programs. Participants will gain insight into emerging capabilities and how counter-UAS technologies are being developed to address changing homeland security requirements.
The two-day conference will feature presentations from federal agencies, law enforcement officials, aviation security representatives, and counter-UAS industry specialists. Attendees can expect discussions covering government counter-drone priorities, operational case studies, technology development, and approaches to improving preparedness against unauthorized UAS activity.
Who’s Attending?
Representatives from organizations including the FBI, CBP, TSA/FAMS, CISA, NNSA, CIA, US Marshals Service, and NCIS will provide perspectives on operational requirements, emerging threats, and lessons learned.
The program will also examine how law enforcement agencies, airports, and critical infrastructure operators are responding to drone incursions, with a focus on strengthening security capabilities and interagency coordination.
Networking opportunities will allow attendees to engage with program managers, operators, government representatives, and industry professionals involved in counter-UAS capability development and homeland security operations.
2027 Speakers
Counter UAS Homeland Security USA 2027 will feature speakers from military, government, law enforcement, and homeland security organizations, including:
- Colonel Scott W. McLellan – Military Deputy Director, Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF 401).
- Jason D. Parker – Domain Awareness Portfolio Manager, C-UAS, Air and Marine Operations, Defense Capabilities Group, US Customs and Border Protection.
- Lewis E. Monroe III – Associate Administrator & Chief, Defense Nuclear Security, Office of Defense Nuclear Security, National Nuclear Security Administration, US Department of Energy.
- Lieutenant Colonel / Deputy Chief Timothy Tyler – Deputy Chief of Police Services, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority.
- Luke Watko – RDT&E Director, Unmanned & Counter Unmanned Systems, Homeland Security Advanced Research, US Department of Homeland Security.
Where is Counter UAS Homeland Security USA 2027 Being Held?
The 2027 edition will be held at Hilton Arlington, Arlington, Virginia, United States.
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