By Editor , 27 October 2026
NDAA Section 848 Extends Drone Compliance Beyond Country of Origin

United States – October 27, 2026 -- Section 848 of the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act restricts the U.S. Department of Defense from operating or procuring certain drones tied to China, Russia, Iran and North Korea, and its reach extends past the aircraft's assembly location to components, software and data services.