US Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) on June 11, 2026, introduced legislation that would empower the US Army to establish standards for technologies to counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), or drones:
“The Russia-Ukraine conflict exposed a vulnerability in America’s military readiness and our supply chain, and that is technologies that can detect and neutralize enemy drones, ”said Sen. Cornyn.“ By empowering the Secretary of the Army to establish clear interoperability standards and guidelines for companies developing innovative defense technology to counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems, this legislation would ensure our warfighters are equipped to meet the demands of a modern battlefield and able to protect Americans and American interests at home and abroad.”
According to a briefing note, by establishing clear standards for networked, autonomous kinetic capabilities, “this legislation would improve both procurement processes and combat effectiveness. This legislation also directs the U.S. Secretary of the Army to submit a report to Congress explaining the established standards and identifying any hardware or software that currently meets the guidelines.”
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