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119-s-3163119th Congress

A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to seek to engage appropriate officials of Taiwan in a joint program with Taiwan to enable the fielding of uncrewed systems and counter-uncrewed systems capabilities.

Sponsored By: Senator Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI]

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Summary

Co-development and co-production of uncrewed and counter-uncrewed systems with Taiwan to enable their fielding for U.S. and Taiwanese forces, consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act. The bill would direct the Secretary of Defense to seek engagement by March 1, 2026 and to use Title 10 and other available authorities to carry out a joint program.

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  • U.S. and Taiwanese forces: Would aim to speed the fielding of uncrewed systems and counter-uncrewed systems by creating a joint program for co-development and co-production that supports both militaries.
  • Department of Defense and Department of State: Would have to coordinate the program and could use existing statutory authorities under Title 10 to pursue activities described in the bill.
  • Congress and oversight: Requires a report not later than 180 days after enactment and annually through 2029. Each report must summarize engagements, describe activities, report progress on five defense trade foundational agreements, identify needed resources or authorities, and include other matters the Secretary considers appropriate.

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U.S. and Taiwan drone defense partnership

This bill would require the Secretary of Defense to seek a joint program with Taiwan to field uncrewed (drone) and counter-drone systems. The Secretary must seek engagement by March 1, 2026 and coordinate with the Secretary of State. The Secretary could use authorities under Title 10 and other applicable statutes to carry out the work, including co-development and co-production for U.S. and Taiwan forces. The Secretary of Defense must report to specified congressional committees first within 180 days after enactment and then annually through 2029. Each report would summarize engagements, list activities to enable fielding of these systems, and identify needed resources or authorities. Reports must also describe progress finalizing several defense trade foundational agreements, including: (1) an MOU on reciprocal defense procurement; (2) a security of supply agreement; (3) an acquisition and cross-servicing agreement; (4) a general security of military information agreement; and (5) a cyber maturity model certification.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI]

MI • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT]

    MT • R

    Sponsored 11/7/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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