Rep. McGuire celebrates committee passage of the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act
Navy manages parts and maintenance Strengthening counter-drone capabilities through continued work with Virginia universities to develop effective
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Rep. Subramanyam Introduces Bipartisan Package to Support First Responders and Law Enforcement Officers
better protect the American people,” said Rep. Subramanyam. “Drones are transforming how first responders protect our communities,” said … faster, stay safer, and save more lives.” “Drones give fire fighters a clearer picture of conditions
Vindman Joins 12 Members in Calling for Immediate Investigation into Force Protection Failures That Led to the Deaths of Six U.S. Service Members in Kuwait
broader implications of threats posed by Iranian drones to the 50,000+ U.S. troops and billions of dollars … none’ category, from a drone defense capability … none.” Vindman and his colleagues are demanding a fulsome, transparent investigation
Vindman Calls on Secretary Hegseth to Resign After Hearing From More Than 3,000 Virginians Concerned About War with Iran
Army Reserve soldiers were killed in the Iranian drone strike in Kuwait during the opening hours
McClellan Announces Over $10 Million Secured in Community Project Funding for Virginia’s Fourth
robotics and autonomous systems, working with aerial drones, autonomous vehicles, rehabilitation robots and the AI systems that control
House Passes McClellan Co-Led Bipartisan Legislation to Help Fight Wildfires
legislation authorizing NASA’s ACERO project to use drones to fight wildfires, including in low-visibility conditions when
Wittman Secures Wins in 2026 Defense Appropriations Legislation
million for the Defense Community Infrastructure Program Advances drone defense capabilities by allocating $5 million for the Counter
Congressmen Wittman and Ryan's “Defense Modernization Caucus” Delivers Critical Wins for Defense Innovation Ecosystem in NDAA
commercial sensor networks to support Air Force counter-drone base protection capabilities Accelerate the DoD’s counter-unmanned
House Passes FY26 NDAA with Major Hampton Roads and Shipbuilding Priorities Secured by Kiggans
acquisitions, deploying advanced nuclear energy, and unleashing American drone dominance. Fully supports President Trump’s priority programs, including … Blackhawks. Enhances force protection and counter-drone authorities, establishes a new interagency task force to coordinate counter
Vindman Votes to Give Troops Well-Deserved Pay Raise, Invest in Military Readiness
Army to procure First-Person View (FPV) drones $17 million in additional funding for the U.S. Marine Corps … USMC) to purchase drones $10 million in additional funding for the USMC’s Warfighting Lab Children of reservists
Wittman Secures Wins for Virginia in FY26 National Defense Authorization Act
production, advances in resilient nuclear energy and counter-drone technologies, and improvements in servicemember pay and resources, which … integrate civilian sensor networks with Air Force counter-drone capabilities to defend U.S. bases, created in response
Wittman Releases Statement Following Final Passage of FY26 National Defense Authorization Act
adversaries. “This legislation makes critical investments in counter-drone systems, authorizes critical funds for the development, procurement … which will lead, advocate, and coordinate all counter-drone activities at the Department Creates a pilot program
Wittman House Floor Remarks in Support of Final Passage of National Defense Authorization Act
fully funds the President’s request for counter-drone systems, improves force protection from drones at home … responsible for coordinating all Department efforts to counter drones now and in the future. Among the NDAA
Vindman, Buchanan Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Reduce Waste, Modernize Land Management with Drones
lower costs for taxpayers, strengthen the American drone industry, and promote responsible stewardship of our public lands, while … herd stewardship and population control strategies using drones. It also requires that the award go to an organization
Wittman Supports House Passage of FY26 NDAA
purpose to rapidly expand the domestic drone industrial base and directs the Secretary of Defense to make
Vindman Votes to Secure Pay Raise for Troops, Invest in Military Readiness
amendments to accelerate the deployment of FPV drones — technology that is revolutionizing modern warfare. I will always fight … policy changes related to First-Person View (FPV) drones to ensure the US military is prepared to dominate
Rep. McGuire Votes for House Passage of the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Fully funds President Trump’s request for counter-drone systems. Includes critical language highlighting the need for Project
Rep. Kiggans’ Bill Clears Flight Path for Civilian Drone Use
President Trump’s Executive Order on “Unleashing American Drone Dominance.” Rep. Kiggans said, “Technology is evolving rapidly … regulations to keep up. Under current law, civilian drone use is inhibited by a beyond visual line
Vindman Secures NDAA Wins Critical for Readiness, Military Families, and Lethality
accelerate our ability to build and use FPV drones as they become central to the battlefield … policy changes related to First-Person View (FPV) drones to ensure the US military is prepared to dominate
Wittman Supports Legislation That Strengthens National Defense and Supports Virginia Shipbuilding
goals of Executive Order 14307, “Unleashing American Drone Dominance.” Recognizes that the Defense Innovation Unit’s Blue … purpose to rapidly expand the domestic drone industrial base and directs the Secretary of Defense to make
Vindman Leads 54 Colleagues in Bipartisan Letter Urging DoD to Resume Critical Munitions Shipments to Ukraine
nothing of the small and cheap drones we must produce. We urge you to reverse the decision
McClellan Statement on U.S. Strikes on Iran
Middle East within reach of Iranian missiles and drones at risk. The American people deserve transparency and accountability
Wittman Joins Effort to Support Drones for First Responders Act, Bolster U.S. Drone Industry and National Security
Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL) in reintroducing the Drones for First Responders (DFR) Act , legislation designed to strengthen … drone industry, reduce dependence on foreign adversaries, and enhance national security. The Drones for First Responders
Vindman Calls for Investment in Drone Warfare Innovation, Warns U.S. Is Falling Behind in Critical Battlefield Technology
following statement on Ukraine’s evolving use of drone technology and the urgent need for U.S. military modernization … Ukraine is deploying low-cost, high-impact drones at a scale and speed that’s revolutionizing warfare. With
Wittman Leads Hearing on Urgent Gaps in Drone and Counter-Drone Capabilities
close capability gaps in both deploying small drones and defending against them. “As we have seen across … Ukraine to the ongoing conflict in Israel, drones are redefining the character of warfare as we know