DHS Orders Fortem Counter-Drone Systems to Guard U.S. 2026 World Cup Venues

Overview

• Fortem says it received a multimillion-dollar DHS order to equip 11 U.S. World Cup host cities with DroneHunter interceptors, TrueView R30 radars, and SkyDome command software.
• The DroneHunter system uses a net to capture hostile drones to avoid falling debris and interference with stadium communications, according to the company.
• Fortem states it is the only kinetic mitigation provider selected in the procurement, a company claim not independently detailed in public documents.
• The systems are designed for rapid deployment so they can be repositioned as matches move between venues in June and July.
• The order aligns with broader preparations that include a new DHS UAS/C-UAS program office with $115 million in funding, FEMA’s $250 million in host-state grants, FAA’s stricter February enforcement policy, and prior training such as the Washington National Guard’s Lumen Field exercise.