A bill to require a drone posture review.
This bill requires the Secretary of Defense to conduct a comprehensive review of the United States' capabilities and vulnerabilities regarding uncrewed aerial, ground, surface, and undersea vehicles. The review must identify specific gaps in U.S. military drone systems and assess how foreign uncrewed systems pose risks to American forces. By March 1, 2027, the Secretary of Defense is required to submit a report detailing these findings to the congressional defense committees.
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Introduced Aug 6, 2026
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Aug 6, 2026
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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Aug 6, 2026
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Elissa Slotkin
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