The Impact of President Trump's Counter-UAS Executive Order One Year Later

The Impact of President Trump's Counter-UAS Executive Order One Year Later

One year after the signing of the "Restoring American Airspace Sovereignty" executive order, the U.S. government is accelerating efforts to counter the growing threat of malicious drone activity. This report examines how federal agencies are implementing new authorities, expanding coordination, and strengthening counter‑UAS capabilities to protect critical infrastructure, public events, and national security assets.

Key highlights include:

  • How the executive order is reshaping federal roles—expanding the FAA's regulatory authority, strengthening DOJ enforcement, and increasing DHS and DoD coordination to build a unified counter‑drone framework.
  • Real progress one year later, including new airspace restriction rules, funding for state and local counter‑UAS capabilities, and enhanced intelligence sharing to detect and respond to evolving drone threats.