It was announced from Washington, DC on 8 March that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is inviting developers of counter-unmanned aerial system (CUAS) technologies to participate in technology assessments.

It is understood that a Request for Information – Participation (RFIP) was released for the 2017 Technical Assessment of Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems Technologies in Cities (TACTIC) programme. Apparently, Selected C-UAS technology solutions will be assessed in an operationally relevant environment.