Bill · S. 4768· Senate(119-S-4768)
A bill to provide for a requirement for networked autonomous kinetic capability against small unmanned aircraft systems.
- Introduced
- 6/11/2026
- Last activity
- 6/11/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- John Cornyn
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill requires the Secretary of the Army to create requirements for a networked, autonomous kinetic capability. This system is designed to protect ground combat, support, and mobility platforms from Group 1 and Group 2 unmanned aircraft systems. It emphasizes using common architectures for interoperability across brigade combat team elements. The system must include passive and active sensors, autonomous kinetic effects, and mesh networking. Finally, the Secretary must report the identified hardware, software, and implementation timeline for fiscal years 2028-2032 to congressional defense committees.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would business owners be better off under this?+4
Defense contractors and tech companies will benefit from new government requirements.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+3
Drives R&D in autonomous kinetic systems, sensors, and mesh networking.
Does this put more money into stopping terrorism?+3
Provides tools to counter drone threats often used by non-state actors/terrorists.
The opposite· 3 of 4
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?-3
Creates new mandates for the development and implementation of military hardware.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2
The bill mandates the development and procurement of new military technology.
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-1
New requirements for autonomous kinetic capabilities will likely increase defense spending.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Protection of Personnel: The bill aims to protect ground combat, support, and mobility platforms against Group 1 and Group 2 unmanned aircraft systems (Section 1(a)).
- Better Coordination: Prioritizing unit common architectures ensures that detection, tracking, and interception capabilities work together across different brigade combat team elements (Section 1(b)).
- Reduced Operator Burden: The requirement for autonomous kinetic effects allows for neutralizing threats with minimal operator intervention (Section 1(c)(2)).
- Improved Communication: The use of mesh networking allows for sensor-to-shooter handoffs between multiple ground platforms (Section 1(c)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for people are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+4
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2Increases Federal Power+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+1Increases Job Creation+1Reduces Government Spending-2Improves Fiscal Responsibility-1Reduces National Debt-1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Counter Terrorism Funding+3Improves Cybersecurity Defense+2Reduces Military Spending-3
- 6/11/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Introduced in Senate