Safety in Shared Skies Act of 2026 mandates testing and certification of automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast out transponder systems on.

The Safety in Shared Skies Act of 2026 requires the Secretary of Defense to establish uniform standards for testing and certifying automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast out transponder systems on Department of Defense aircraft operating in U.S. airspace. The Secretary must test and certify these systems at least once every 90 days. Additionally, the Inspector General of the Department of Defense must audit compliance with these standards and submit a report to Congress. The Secretary must also provide regular reports to Congress detailing the testing and certification activities.

Safety in Shared Skies Act of 2026 mandates testing and certification of automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast out transponder systems on.

The Safety in Shared Skies Act of 2026 requires the Secretary of Defense to establish uniform standards for testing and certifying automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast out transponder systems on Department of Defense aircraft operating in U.S. airspace. The Secretary must test and certify these systems at least once every 90 days. Additionally, the Inspector General of the Department of Defense must audit compliance with these standards and submit a report to Congress. The Secretary must also provide regular reports to Congress detailing the testing and certification activities.