The U.S. Army, under Lt. Gen. Charles Costanza who commands V Corps in Europe, has publicly acknowledged it is lagging behind in drone and counter-drone capabilities, a reality driven home by lessons from conflicts such as those in Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Ukraine. Recognizing the urgent need, the Army is accelerating efforts through initiatives like Project Flytrap, a NATO-U.S. collaborative program testing layered counter-UAS systems integrating sensors, kinetic and electronic warfare effectors, and AI command. The program culminated in extensive exercises in 2025, including Defender Europe and Flytrap 4.0, aimed at rapidly operationalizing these technologies at smaller unit levels. Additionally, the Army aims to develop drones akin to the Iranian Shahed-136, heavily utilized by Russia in Ukraine, to address the evolving battlefield environment. Plans include mass production of small drones starting in 2026, targeting 10,000 units monthly, as part of a broader transformation to close the technology gap exposed by global adversaries. The 2nd Cavalry Regiment has formed a dedicated Delta Company to coordinate these new drone and counter-drone capabilities across NATO partners.