S.4768

A bill to provide for a requirement for networked autonomous kinetic capability against small unmanned aircraft systems.

Introduced·6/11/26

Federal SB4768 mandates the Army to develop networked, autonomous kinetic capabilities to counter small unmanned aircraft systems.

Federal SB4768 requires the Secretary of the Army to establish requirements for a networked, autonomous kinetic capability to protect ground combat, support, and mobility platforms from Group 1 and Group 2 unmanned aircraft systems. The capability must include autonomous kinetic effects, mesh networking, passive and active sensors, and unit commonality. The Secretary must submit a report to the congressional defense committees detailing the hardware and software components, along with an implementation timeline for the fiscal years 2028–2032 Future Years Defense Program.

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Armed Services Committee
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History

Jun 11

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.