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119-s-3262119th Congress

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.

Sponsored By: Senator Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]

Introduced

Summary

Bolster NATO air defenses against low-cost unmanned aerial systems. This bill would require the Secretary of Defense, coordinated with the Secretary of State, to lead NATO partners in a fast strategy to field a multi-layered, integrated air defense that defeats mass-produced drones and deters Russian aggression on the alliance’s eastern flank.

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  • Eastern flank allies (Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania): The strategy would focus on strengthening local air defenses and deterrence to reduce vulnerability to unmanned aerial systems and follow-on attacks.
  • NATO as an alliance: The plan would identify gaps in current defenses, push for scalable, low-cost counter-weapons and expanded mass production of affordable drones and effectors, and prioritize next-generation tools like artificial intelligence and high-power microwave systems.
  • U.S. Department of Defense and oversight: The bill would require the Secretary of Defense to submit the strategy to appropriate congressional committees within 90 days and a progress report by March 15, 2027, including needed funding or policy changes and any resource gaps.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Plan to Strengthen NATO Air Defense

If enacted, the Secretary of Defense would make a strategy with the Secretary of State and NATO leaders. The strategy would aim to quickly field a layered air defense for NATO. It would focus on Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Romania. The plan would identify gaps, such as problems using low-cost weapons and draining expensive stocks. It would describe obstacles to using AI, high-power microwave weapons, and allied command-and-control. The plan would list U.S. contributions and actions for the next five years to boost production and develop new technologies. It would mention expanding NATO production of low-cost unmanned aerial systems, including cooperation with Ukraine. The Secretary would send the strategy to congressional defense and foreign affairs committees within 90 days. The Secretary would send a progress report by March 15, 2027, noting any resource or authority gaps.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]

CO • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]

    IA • R

    Sponsored 11/20/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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