John Hoeven: “It is critical that the Army National Guard maintain the capabilities to integrate seamlessly into the fight.”

We appreciate Under Secretary Haustveit for again visiting North Dakota with us to help move this initiative forward. The DOE has more than enough loan guarantee authority available to support phase two, and we’re working to ensure that…

Between Project ATLAS, which we announced yesterday, and the MOU signed today, it is clear to anyone who wants to develop drone and counter-drone technology, North Dakota is the place to be.

I appreciate General Ross for recognizing the potential of this partnership and for working with me to make it a reality.

Now, UND will serve as the clearinghouse for this task force, leveraging the expertise of its researchers and the capabilities of the Northern Plains UAS Test Site to assess technologies that can be used to detect, protect against and…