What does Preamble of Border Drone Threat Assessment Act do?

This bill authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 2027. The appropriations cover military activities of the Department of Defense. It also covers military construction and defense activities of the Department of Energy. The bill prescribes military personnel strengths for the specified fiscal year. The bill was reported by Mr. Wicker from the Committee on Armed Services.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Border Drone Threat Assessment Act do?

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

What does CONGRESSIONAL DEFENSE COMMITTEES. of Border Drone Threat Assessment Act do?

This section defines 'congressional defense committees' within the context of this Act. The definition of the term is derived from section 101(a)(16) of title 10, United States Code.

What does BUDGETARY EFFECTS OF THIS ACT. of Border Drone Threat Assessment Act do?

This section outlines how the budgetary effects of this Act will be determined. The determination of budgetary effects is for compliance with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010. Budgetary effects will be based on a statement jointly submitted by the Chairmen of the House and Senate Budget Committees. The statement must be submitted before the House vote on passage.

What does AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. of Border Drone Threat Assessment Act 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 details are outlined in section 4101.

What does MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR INFANTRY SQUAD VEHICLE of Border Drone Threat Assessment Act do?

This section establishes authority for the Secretary of the Army to enter into multiyear contracts for the procurement of Infantry Squad Vehicles (ISV). These contracts may begin in fiscal year 2027 and can cover a period of not more than five fiscal years. The Secretary must ensure contracts provide savings compared to annual procurement and include termination provisions. The Secretary may include provisions for economic order quantity purchases of long-lead items to achieve cost efficiencies.

What does INCLUSION OF ARMY NATIONAL GUARD IN ARMY ARCTIC STRATEGY AND of Border Drone Threat Assessment Act do?

This section requires the Secretary of the Army to integrate the Army National Guard into the implementation and future iterations of the 'Regaining Arctic Dominance' strategy. The Secretary must identify Army National Guard units with cold-weather capabilities or proximity to the Arctic Circle for designation as Arctic-capable or Arctic-focused. A modernization roadmap must be established to equip designated Army National Guard units with necessary equipment, including ECWCS gear, over-snow vehicles, and specialized communication equipment. Army National Guard participation in Arctic exercises like Northern Edge and Arctic Edge should be expanded to validate interoperability. The Secretary of the Army must submit a report to the Senate and House Armed Services Committees by June 30, 2027, detailing roles, missions, and resource requirements for the Army National Guard within the Army's Arctic strategy.

What does MODIFICATION AND EXTENSION OF PROCUREMENT AUTHORITIES FOR of Border Drone Threat Assessment Act do?

This section modifies Section 129 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, as amended by Section 121 of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025. It increases the number of amphibious ships authorized for advance procurement. It expands the scope of advance procurement to include economic order quantities, spare parts, and major shore-based spares. The deadline for certain authorities is extended from September 30, 2026, to September 30, 2030. A technical amendment is made to subsection (g)(2) of Section 129, replacing 'section 4251(d)' with 'section 4251(e)'.

What does FUNDING FOR REFUELING AND COMPLEX OVERHAULS OF THE U.S.S. of Border Drone Threat Assessment Act do?

This section modifies Section 123(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020. The amendment changes a timeframe from 'six years' to 'eight years'.

What does VESSEL CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AND COMMERCIAL DESIGN AND of Border Drone Threat Assessment Act do?

This section outlines requirements for the acquisition of cable laying and repair ships by the Secretary of the Navy. If the Secretary of the Navy seeks to acquire such ships, they must enter into an agreement with a vessel construction manager. The vessel construction manager is then responsible for contracting the construction of the ships. The ships procured must use a design based on nondevelopmental vessels with commercial design standards. Construction should utilize commercial construction practices to the maximum extent practicable.

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Border Drone Threat Assessment Act

An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.

Last updated: 6/24/2026 · Introduced: 6/15/2026

Author: Roger Wicker (R-MS)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill authorizes appropriations for military activities of the Department of Defense and military construction for fiscal year 2027.
It establishes a multiyear procurement authority for Infantry Squad Vehicles and F-35 aircraft, allowing for long-term contracts to achieve cost savings.
The Secretary of the Army is required to integrate the Army National Guard into the Arctic strategy and provide necessary equipment for cold-weather operations.
A prohibition is placed on the destruction of World War II-era aircraft in the custody of the Department of the Navy.
The bill mandates a comprehensive threat assessment regarding unmanned aircraft systems near U.S. borders and requires reporting on findings.
It includes provisions for the establishment of a United States-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative to enhance bilateral defense technology collaboration.
The legislation requires annual reports on various defense-related topics, including military readiness, supply chain risks, and the effectiveness of cybersecurity measures.

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