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US SB3262
Bill
AI Summary
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Secretary of Defense must coordinate with Secretary of State and NATO Secretary General to develop a strategy for a multi-layered, integrated air defense system against unmanned aerial systems (drones), with particular focus on NATO's eastern flank members: Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Romania
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Strategy must identify gaps in NATO's counter-drone defenses, including impediments to using low-cost effectors (improved ammunition, rockets), next-generation technologies (AI, high-power microwave weapons), and allied command coordination
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Department of Defense must outline five-year actions to enhance NATO's ability to produce low-cost counter-drone systems and expand mass-produced drone production, including cooperation with Ukraine given its demonstrated expertise
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Secretary of Defense must submit the strategy to congressional defense and foreign relations committees within 90 days of enactment, identifying any funding or policy changes needed
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Interim implementation report required by March 15, 2027, detailing progress and any gaps in resources or authorities
Legislative Description
A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to develop and implement a strategy to field an integrated air defense system to bolster the capability of NATO to defeat unmanned aerial systems and deter Russian aggression, and for other purposes.
International affairs
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
11/20/2025