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Republican members of the House Armed Services Committee say the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act will steer additional money toward artificial-intelligence applications, hypersonic weapons and unmanned systems in an effort to preserve the US military’s edge over China, Russia and Iran. The draft legislation also incorporates an update to Senator Joni Ernst’s DEFEND Act, designed to deepen air- and missile-defense cooperation between Israel and the Abraham Accords nations following last year’s attacks on Israel. Lawmakers contend the changes will keep the United States and its Middle East partners ‘one step ahead’ of evolving threats.
The US warfighter needs cutting-edge tools to deter threats. The #FY26NDAA prioritizes AI, autonomous systems, and hypersonics to maintain America’s military edge. @HASCRepublicans are ensuring our forces stay the world’s finest, ready for any challenge.
My DEFEND Act created unprecedented cooperation between Israel and Abraham Accords nations, but October 7th was a reminder that our enemies are constantly evolving. By updating my DEFEND Act in the NDAA, we can ensure that America and our partners stay one step ahead of our https://t.co/c89hXTfSV0
Deterrence starts with innovation. The #FY26NDAA funds next-gen weapons, AI, hypersonics, and unmanned systems to keep America ahead of China, Russia, Iran, and any threat. @HASCRepublicans are delivering a modern, lethal force to secure our military's future. https://t.co/IwmnJKc3kI
