S. 4711: Strategic Unmanned Systems Partnership Act
Ukraine has built low-cost drones and counter-drone systems proven in combat, but U.S. rules on fielding, export controls and certification slow their adoption by U.S. forces. This bipartisan bill would direct the Pentagon to start work with Ukraine within 90 days on a Strategic Defense Innovation Working Group including Ukraine's Defense Ministry, armed forces and the Brave1 defense tech cluster. The group would pick combat-proven Ukrainian systems for joint development, production and U.S. purchase, draft technology-sharing and procurement agreements, and report to Congress every 180 days...
Why it matters
Ukraine has built low-cost drones and counter-drone systems that have proven themselves in combat, while U.S. rules on fielding, export controls and certification slow their adoption by U.S. forces. This bipartisan bill would direct the Pentagon to set up a working group with Ukraine that picks combat-proven Ukrainian systems for joint development, production and U.S. purchase and reports to Congress every 180 days. Ask both of your senators to cosponsor S. 4711.
- Status
- In Committee
- Chamber
- Senate
- Committee
- Foreign Relations
- Sponsor
- Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV) & Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD)
- Cosponsors
- 1
- Introduced
- 2026-06-09
Official text on Congress.gov
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