2026 NDAA Archives

Arial view of the Pentagon with the Washington Monument and Jefferson Memorial in the background. (Photo by Shannon Knott)

Talent development to unleash the DOD acquisition workforce

Scaling the DCTC model is central to meeting Secretary Hegseth's transformation agenda and responding to congressional intent.

4 days ago By Karen DaPonte Thornton John Willison

U.S. Rep. Pat Ryan (D-NY) speaks during a Democratic Steering and Policy Committee hearing in the U.S. Capitol on April 10, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images)

House Defense Modernization Caucus touts key reforms it helped secure in 2026 NDAA

"Congress is giving the Pentagon the tools it needs to succeed," Rep. Pat Ryan, the caucus' co-chair, told DefenseScoop.

Dec 12, 2025 By Brandi Vincent

The U.S. Capitol Building is seen at sunset as an excessive heat wave takes over the region on June 22, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty Images)

Congress wants to know more about the military’s UAP intercepts around North America

The fiscal 2026 National Defense Authorization Act includes three provisions that would impact DOD's All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office.

Dec 10, 2025 By Brandi Vincent

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Riley Coggins, 482nd Attack Squadron MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft sensor operator, practices in an MQ-9 Reaper simulator at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 10, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Victoria Nuzzi)

Annual defense policy bill calls for psychological study on drone operators, analysts

The study would assess the prevalence of post traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, burnout, moral injury and other mental health conditions among drone operators and analysts.

Dec 10, 2025 By Drew F. Lawrence

NDAA would mandate new DOD steering committee on artificial general intelligence

The legislation includes a provision that would mandate the secretary of defense to establish an “Artificial Intelligence Futures Steering Committee” comprised of top brass.

Dec 8, 2025 By Jon Harper

Aerial view of the Pentagon building in Arlington, Va., on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. (Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

Defense bill addresses secure phones, AI training, cyber troop mental health

The compromise legislation has other cyber provisions besides on commercial spyware, joint NSA-Cyber Command leadership and streamlining regulations.

Dec 8, 2025 By Tim Starks

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te (C) inspects reservists operating a Hummer 2 Drone during a training session at Loung Te Industrial Parks Service Center, in Yilan County on December 2, 2025. (Photo by I-Hwa Cheng / AFP via Getty Images)

NDAA pushes Pentagon to establish joint drone and counter-drone program with Taiwan

The conference version of the fiscal 2026 National Defense Authorization Act would require the Pentagon to try to set up a new joint program with Taiwanese officials.

Dec 8, 2025 By Jon Harper

Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., walks down the House steps as the House votes on the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act in Washington on Friday, March 27, 2020. (Photo by Caroline Brehman/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

As China advances, Congress wants DOD to get up to speed on biotechnology

House lawmakers recently passed an amendment en bloc in their version of the fiscal 2026 NDAA that would mandate the secretary of defense to set up such…

Oct 22, 2025 By Brandi Vincent

Getting better tech faster: The benefits of new technology legislation

Expanding the shipbuilding workforce is crucial. But the real opportunity is in providing technologies that turn workers into superworkers: tools that multiply the amount of work they…

Sep 25, 2025 By Justin Gray, former Command Master Chief at NAVSEA

A light stanchion with the flags of the United States and Israel on the road leading to the American embassy in Jerusalem, Israel. (Photo source: Getty Images)

House lawmakers propose the stand-up of a Defense Innovation Unit office in Israel

The House version of the fiscal 2026 NDAA would require the Pentagon to set up a new DIU hub overseas.

Sep 16, 2025 By Brandi Vincent