Safety in Shared Skies Act of 2026

The Safety in Shared Skies Act of 2026 requires the Department of Defense to test and certify automatic surveillance systems on its aircraft that fly in U.S. airspace at least once every 90 days. Under this law, the Defense Secretary must report testing results and any system failures to Congress every six months for the first two years of the bill's operation. Additionally, the Defense Department Inspector General will conduct audits to verify compliance with these testing requirements and submit a report on whether these oversight measures should continue beyond the initial period. This legislation directly affects the Department of Defense and its aircraft operations by establishing regular safety checks and transparency requirements.