Military Next-Gen Collision Avoidance Act of 2026

This bill would require the Secretary of Defense to send Congress's Armed Services Committees, within 180 days, an action plan for deploying the Airborne Collision Avoidance System-X (ACAS-X) and its versions on military aircraft. The plan would include a roadmap for adoption, the research, testing, and funding needed for certification, compatibility with aircraft that use ADS-B tracking equipment, an assessment of safety benefits, and any recommendations for further action. The Secretary would have to brief the committees within 30 days after submitting the plan. The Secretary would be allowed, but not required, to take steps to carry out the plan.

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Sponsors

• Tom Barrett Republican sponsor
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