With the Senate’s passage of the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA 2026), Congress has sent a clear signal: advanced manufacturing is now a strategic priority for U.S. defense operations.
The legislation expands support for dual-use manufacturing innovation hubs while tightening restrictions on foreign-controlled hardware used in computing and additive manufacturing systems. In plain terms, the Department of Defense is accelerating toward a future where secure, domestic, and field-deployable manufacturing capabilities are essential — especially for unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
As drone warfare evolves, so too must the way drones are designed, built, repaired, and deployed.
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