A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to submit a report on efforts to support the production, testing, and sustainment of autonomous maneuver systems, components for such systems, and low-cost interceptors.

This bill requires the Secretary of the Army to submit a comprehensive report by April 15, 2027, to the congressional armed services committees. The report must detail ongoing efforts to support the production, testing, and sustainment of autonomous maneuver systems, their components, and low-cost interceptors. Key elements of the report include an overview of strategies to accelerate production and fielding of next-generation autonomous systems and interceptors, alongside activities to strengthen and expand domestic supply chains for critical drone and counter-drone components like motors, batteries, and sensors. It also mandates a description of how the Army is enabling rapid scaling of production through advanced manufacturing techniques and an assessment of how these techniques can support increased capacity and surge requirements. Furthermore, the report must provide an overview of how testing, requirements development, and evaluation activities are coordinated across the Department of Defense, including through designated test ranges and relevant Army organizations. Finally, it requires a discussion of potential applications of advanced manufacturing technologies to support the repair, maintenance, and sustainment of these vital autonomous systems and low-cost interceptors.