Audit and mitigate covered cellular modules in Department of Defense systems and infrastructure.

The Blocking Foreign Cellular Modules in Defense Systems Act of 2026 mandates an audit of covered cellular modules in Department of Defense systems and infrastructure. The audit must identify modules produced by entities deemed high-risk, including those from the People’s Republic of China. The Secretary of Defense must report findings and mitigation measures to Congress every two years for six years. Mitigation strategies include rip-and-replace programs, network segmentation, and supply-chain substitution with trusted alternatives.

Audit and mitigate covered cellular modules in Department of Defense systems and infrastructure.

The Blocking Foreign Cellular Modules in Defense Systems Act of 2026 mandates an audit of covered cellular modules in Department of Defense systems and infrastructure. The audit must identify modules produced by entities deemed high-risk, including those from the People’s Republic of China. The Secretary of Defense must report findings and mitigation measures to Congress every two years for six years. Mitigation strategies include rip-and-replace programs, network segmentation, and supply-chain substitution with trusted alternatives.