Senate Passes Indiana NDAA Wins Secured by Senator Jim BanksFriday, October 10, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today,Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after the Senate passed theFiscal Year 2026National Defense Authorization Act:
Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.):“I came to the Senate to deliver results for Indiana, and that’s exactly what this defense bill does. After fighting to secure key wins for our state, I’m glad to see it pass the Senate. These provisions strengthen our military, support Hoosier innovation, and give our servicemembers the tools they need to keep America safe.”
Provisions secured by Senator Banks in theFiscal Year 2026National Defense Authorization Act:
$145 Million in Military Construction Projects for Indiana

Nuclear Sea-Launched Cruise Missile (SLCM-N)
Sonobuoys
Artificial Intelligence Research at Trine University
Trusted and Assured Microelectronics
TITAN Tactical Intelligence Vehicles
Abrams Upgrade Program
Muscatatuck Urban Training Center
Golden Dome Satellites
Shipbuilding Industrial Base Study
Background:
The National Defense AuthorizationActis U.S. federal law that authorizes annual funding for the Department of Defense and sets policies and priorities.
Senator Banks served in the U.S. Navy Reserve and is an Afghanistan veteran. He previously served on the Armed Services Committee in the House of Representatives as the representative for Indiana’s third district.
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