Senator Schmitt Applauds Senate Passage of FY26 NDAA, Secures Major WINS for Missouri

Bill Now Heads to President Trump’s Desk to be Signed into Law
WASHINGTON— Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, celebrated the Senate passage of the FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and secured key wins that will strengthen Missouri’s defense industrial base, modernize the Pentagon’s acquisition strategy, and deliver on President Trump’s peace through strength agenda.
“As we face the most complex threat environment in a generation, we must ensure our military remains the most lethal and capable fighting force in the world. This NDAA delivers on President Trump’s peace through strength agenda by providing our warfighters with the tools they need to defend our homeland, overhauling the Pentagon’s acquisition strategy to unleash innovation and competition, and strengthening Missouri’s critical military installations. Missouri, and America, is stronger and safer thanks to this NDAA,”said Senator Schmitt.
Missouri Wins in the NDAA:
National Security Wins:
The NDAA repeals and amends more than 100 provisions to modernize the defense acquisition process, remove outdated systems, technologies, and requirements, and reduce burdensome administrative complexities. Senator Schmitt secured the following provisions to modernize the Pentagon:
Senator Schmitt Secured the Following National Security Wins:
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