What does Preamble of National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 do?

This bill authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense. It also authorizes appropriations for military construction. The bill covers defense activities of the Department of Energy. It prescribes military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2027. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on May 13, 2026, and reported with an amendment on June 15, 2026.

What does SHORT TITLE. of National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 do?

This bill is formally titled National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027.

What does CONGRESSIONAL DEFENSE COMMITTEES. of National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 do?

This section defines the term 'congressional defense committees' The definition is based on section 101(a)(16) of title 10, United States Code

What does AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. of National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 do?

This section authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 2027. The appropriations are for procurement activities within the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, and Defense-wide activities. Specific funding amounts are detailed in section 4101.

What does STANDARDS FOR NETWORKED, AUTONOMOUS, KINETIC CAPABILITIES TO of National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 do?

This section establishes standards for networked, autonomous kinetic capabilities to protect against small unmanned aircraft systems. The Secretary of the Army must establish these standards within 180 days of the Act's enactment. The standards require interoperability, seamless networking, and meeting other requirements determined by the Secretary of the Army. A report to Congress is required within 90 days of establishing the standards, including an explanation and identification of potential hardware and software components. The term 'covered capabilities' refers to networked and autonomous platforms that can detect, track, and kinetically intercept small unmanned aircraft systems.

What does TEMPORARY UNAVAILABILITY OF AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE SHIPS. of National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 do?

This section amends Section 8062(b) of title 10, United States Code It inserts a new paragraph defining 'temporarily unavailable' for amphibious warfare ships The definition is based on the margin by which a ship's availability exceeds its planned duration

What does AUTHORITY TO USE INCREMENTAL FUNDING FOR LONG LEAD-TIME of National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 do?

This section amends Section 126 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. The amendment redesignates subsections (b) through (d) as (c) through (e). It inserts new language granting the Secretary of the Navy authority to enter into incrementally funded contracts. This authority applies to the procurement of 'covered components' that are considered 'long lead-time items'.

What does MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR ARLEIGH BURKE CLASS of National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 do?

The Secretary of the Navy may enter into multiyear contracts for up to 15 Arleigh Burke class Flight III guided missile destroyers. The Secretary may enter into contracts for advance procurement associated with the destroyers. Contracts must provide that payments for fiscal years after 2027 are subject to availability of appropriations. If the total base quantity of destroyers is less than 15, contracts must include a prepriced option for additional destroyers. The Secretary may not modify a contract if it would increase the target price by more than 10 percent.

What does MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR JOHN LEWIS CLASS OILERS. of National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 do?

This section establishes authority for the Secretary of the Navy to enter into multiyear contracts for the procurement of John Lewis class Oilers and related materials. The Secretary of the Navy may also enter into contracts beginning in fiscal year 2027 for advance procurement to support continuous production and cost savings. Payments under contracts entered into under this section for fiscal years after 2027 are contingent on the availability of appropriations. Contracts must limit the Federal Government’s termination liability to the amount of funding obligated at the time of termination.

What does PROCUREMENT AUTHORITIES FOR CERTAIN AMPHIBIOUS SHIPBUILDING of National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 do?

The Secretary of the Navy may enter into contracts for the procurement of covered ships. Contracts may be entered into as additions to existing contracts for covered ship programs. The Secretary must certify to congressional defense committees before entering into a contract. Certification requirements include consistency with force structure requirements and cost savings. The Secretary has authority for advance procurement and incremental funding. Contract payments are subject to the availability of appropriations.

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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

Last updated: 6/15/2026 · Introduced: 5/13/2026

Author: Mike Rogers (R-AL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill authorizes appropriations for military activities of the Department of Defense, including military construction and defense activities of the Department of Energy, for fiscal year 2027.
The bill authorizes funding for the procurement of equipment and research, development, test, and evaluation activities across various branches of the military and defense-wide programs.
It prescribes military personnel strengths and authorizes funds for the operation and maintenance of the Armed Forces and other Department of Defense activities.

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