12/12/2025
NDAA expands C-UAS authorities for state and local law enforcement
Congress has released the final negotiated text of the National Defense Authorization Act, introducing expanded counter-sUAS authorities that would, for the first time, allow trained State, Local, Tribal and Territorial (SLTT) law enforcement and correctional agencies to take direct action against threatening drones.
The provisions are contained in the SAFER SKIES Act, which was incorporated into the more than 3,000-page NDAA conference agreement unveiled by the House Armed Services Committee. The House is expected to vote on the measure this week, with Senate consideration to follow.
Congress' final negotiated NDAA text will finally give SLTT law enforcement the authority they need to mitigate drone threats.