DHS selects Fortem's net-capture DroneHunter as sole kinetic counter-drone system for 2026 FIFA World Cup venues

The Department of Homeland Security named Fortem Technologies as the sole provider of kinetic counter-drone solutions for US venues during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Officials chose Fortem's DroneHunter interceptor because its net-based capture avoids the falling debris that other kinetic options create in dense stadium environments. A $250 million FEMA grant is funding the effort. Security teams across 11 host states and the National Capital Region are using it to buy counter-UAS systems and train officers.

Why it matters: A single World Cup contract is setting the template for how crowded American venues will handle rogue drones for years to come.