The directed energy program could give the military tools to disable incoming drones.

The deal for the counter-UAS tech was created by DIU through a new type of contract vehicle.

Will Roper has previously advocated strongly for the adoption of new military technology by DOD.

The contract will be for a range of IT and services to support drone operations at Joint Base Langley-Eustis.

The Defense Innovation Unit wants to find algorithms that will allow drones to work with each other as a team automatically.

The Air Force Research Lab successfully launched a small unmanned system from a larger drone mid-flight, the lab said.