Unmanned and Autonomous Systems Strategy Act of 2026

This bill would require the Secretary of Defense, working with military commanders, the Coast Guard, and the Secretaries of State and Homeland Security, to develop a strategy for using unmanned and autonomous systems, such as drones and undersea vehicles, in the Indo-Pacific region and the Western Hemisphere. The strategy must assess capability gaps, available systems, possible basing locations, adversary capabilities, and spending and procurement needs. It must also include plans for working with allies such as Australia, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Ukraine, and for avoiding reliance on parts from certain foreign entities. The strategy would be due to Congress within 180 days, followed by yearly briefings through 2030.

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Sponsors

• David McCormick Republican sponsor
• 1 cosponsors