S.2506

SkyFoundry Act of 2025

Introduced·7/29/25

SkyFoundry Act of 2025 mandates rapid development and scalable manufacture of small unmanned aircraft systems.

The SkyFoundry Act of 2025 requires the Secretary of Defense to establish the SkyFoundry Program for rapid development, testing, and scalable manufacture of small unmanned aircraft systems. The program will utilize existing Army Depot facilities, with one site for innovation and another for production. The Secretary may expedite approvals, enter into multiyear contracts, and form public-private partnerships. The United States retains intellectual property rights for developed systems.

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Armed Services Committee
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History

Jul 29, 2025

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.