# 119-s-3262: 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.

119-s-3262, 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., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] (D-CO); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-3262
- Congress: 119
- Title: 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.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-11-20
- Sponsor: Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] (D-CO)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## 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. - 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.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] (R-IA), 2025-11-20T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Plan to Strengthen NATO Air Defense: benefit, high. 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…

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## Sources
- [119-s-3262 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3262)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3262 (as of 2026-04-21).