The Nuclear Ecosystem Drone Defense Act of 2025 gives the Secretary of Energy exemptions from federal restrictions on purchasing and operating drones made by certain foreign entities. Currently, federal law prohibits most agencies from buying or using foreign-made drones deemed to pose security risks, but this bill carves out an exception for the Energy Department. The bill also allows the Secretary of Energy to determine how classified tracking information is used and grants the department an accounting exception for drone operations. Additionally, it expands the Energy Department's authority to protect nuclear facilities and assets—including those storing nuclear materials or manufacturing nuclear weapon components—from drone threats. The bill does not specify funding amounts or implementation timelines, and it amends existing provisions in the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act and the Atomic Energy Defense Act.
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