National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for various Department of Defense activities, including military operations, construction, and energy defense. It also prescribes military personnel strengths and addresses a range of issues from procurement and research to personnel policies and cybersecurity. The bill is structured into four divisions covering Defense Authorizations, Military Construction, Energy Authorizations, and Funding Tables.
Key provisions
- Authorizes appropriations for military activities, military construction, and defense activities of the Department of Energy.
- Prescribes military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2027.
- Provides multiyear procurement authority for specific Army, Navy, and Air Force programs.
- Addresses research, development, test, and evaluation requirements, including software acquisition pathways and alternative weapon systems.
- Outlines operational and maintenance provisions, such as energy and environment initiatives and logistics support.
- Modifies military personnel policies, including retention incentives and officer discharge procedures.
- Includes provisions related to cybersecurity, including funding for cyber forces and independent studies on cyber command structure.
- Authorizes funding for various cooperative threat reduction programs and initiatives in the Indo-Pacific region.
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