Military Next-Gen Collision Avoidance Act of 2026

Key Points

• This bill requires the Defense Department to create a detailed plan for using a new flight safety system called ACAS-X. This technology helps pilots avoid mid-air crashes by providing more accurate alerts about other aircraft in the area.
• The plan must include a timeline for putting this technology on military planes, including helicopters and drones. It also requires an assessment of how this new system will improve safety for pilots compared to current tools.
• The Defense Department would have 180 days to tell Congress how much money and testing are needed to fully launch the system. This includes making sure the new technology works correctly with existing tracking equipment already used on planes.
• By improving how aircraft talk to each other, the goal is to reduce the risk of accidents during training and missions. This is especially important as the military uses more drones and complex flight patterns in crowded airspace.

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