To direct the Secretary of Defense to conduct an operational assessment of the installation defense capabilities of the Department of Defense to defeat unmanned aircraft system.

HR 6898 requires the Secretary of Defense to assess the Department of Defense's capabilities for using directed energy (like lasers and microwaves) to counter drone threats at military installations. The assessment must evaluate 12 key factors, including technical effectiveness, safety for people and equipment, integration with existing security systems, cost, and ease of deployment. Within 180 days of the bill's enactment, the Department must complete this evaluation and submit a report to Congress detailing findings and recommending changes to equipment, procedures, or laws. This bill directly affects how U.S. military bases defend against drone attacks, focusing on concrete technical and operational requirements without proposing new policies.