The bill would require the Department of Defense to create the SkyFoundry Program, managed through the Army, to speed the development, testing, and large-scale production of small unmanned aircraft systems. The program would include a government-run innovation facility and a production facility designed to make up to 1 million systems each year once fully established. The Defense Department would prioritize existing Army depots, use faster acquisition methods, and work with private companies, schools, and nonprofit organizations. The bill also addresses government rights to technology developed through the program and calls for domestic manufacturing support under the Defense Production Act.
The bill does not describe direct benefits, requirements, or services for individuals. It would set up defense research and manufacturing activities and allow partnerships with private industry, academic institutions, and nonprofits.
The bill gives no specific cost estimate or appropriation. It allows facilities to be renovated, expanded, or built using available funds.
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