A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to submit a report on efforts to support the production, testing, and sustainment of autonomous maneuver systems, components for such systems, and low-cost interceptors.
This bill requires the Secretary of the Army to submit a report to Congress by April 15, 2027, detailing efforts to produce, test, and maintain autonomous maneuver systems and low-cost interceptors. The report must outline strategies for accelerating the fielding of these next-generation capabilities and describe how the Army is strengthening domestic supply chains for critical components such as motors, batteries, and sensors. Additionally, it assesses the role of advanced manufacturing in scaling production, meeting surge requirements, and supporting repair and sustainment activities across various Department of Defense organizations.
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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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