Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operational Test, Evaluation, and Training Corridor Act

Sponsor: Ronny Jackson (Republican-TX)July 23, 2026

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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Military would get new test areas for drones and anti-drone technology.

The military would get new dedicated areas to test and train with small drones and systems to counter them. This bill would require the Department of Defense to set up these special zones within the national airspace. It aims to improve how the Armed Forces research, develop, and train with advanced drone technology.

What Would Change

Today, there are no specific, officially designated areas within the national airspace for the military to test and train with small drones and anti-drone technology. If this bill becomes law, the Secretary of Defense would be required to establish or designate one or more such corridors, enabling dedicated research, development, testing, evaluation, and training for these systems.

Key Provisions

Requires the Department of Defense to create or choose special areas for testing and training with small drones and anti-drone systems.
Ensures these areas would allow for research, development, testing, and training on various drone technologies, including advanced software, payloads, sensors, and counter-drone weapons like lasers and electronic warfare.
Directs the Secretary of Defense to coordinate with military leaders to pick sites, assess existing facilities, and identify resources needed for these zones.
Requires the Secretary of Defense to identify and address any legal or policy issues that might prevent testing advanced drone and anti-drone capabilities, like GPS jamming.

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HR 9909 · 119th Congress · July 23, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10

Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operational Test, Evaluation, and Training Corridor Act

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