US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll signed a Letter of Intent on counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) cooperation with nine NATO allies at the Eurosatory 2026 defence exhibition in Paris on 15 June 2026. Sweden, Denmark, and Norway are among the signatory nations.
According to a press release from the Pentagon news service DVIDS, the Letter of Intent aims to establish a Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Marketplace, giving participating nations access to proven counter-drone systems. The other signatory nations are France, Poland, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Italy, and Lithuania.
"What we are fundamentally trying to do is use the same types of market platforms that have made so many companies successful, while removing unnecessary regulation on the part of our own and other governments," said US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll.
The press release cites Project Jailbreak as an example of efforts to remove technical barriers. Within the framework of the project, 100 systems were reviewed in 30 days to ensure compatible data transfer. The principles of interoperability are also to be applied within the Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative in Europe.
"To be able to manage air defence, for example, all our equipment needs to be at least interoperable," said Dan Driscoll.
According to the Army, the marketplace concept is initially focused on C-UAS systems, but is reported to be expandable over time to cover drones, radar, sensors, tanks, and helicopters. The initiative prioritises faster testing, supplier access to test facilities, and delivering effective capabilities to units at "the speed of war".