The Secure and Accountable Military AI Act of 2026 establishes comprehensive oversight and approval procedures for high-risk military artificial intelligence systems. The bill requires the Department of Defense to identify "high-consequence" AI applications—such as those used for nuclear weapons, lethal targeting, cyber operations, and autonomous weapons—and obtain written certification from senior Pentagon officials before deploying them, with advance notification to Congress at least 15 days before use (or within 48 hours in emergencies). Military AI contractors must report serious security incidents within 72 hours and other concerning AI behaviors within 7 days to the Department, which then informs Congress's Armed Services Committees. The bill also creates a special expedited congressional approval process for autonomous weapon systems outside limited exceptions, requiring the Secretary of Defense to petition Congress with a detailed classified justification, though approved systems expire after three years and must be recertified. Overall, the legislation aims to ensure that high-risk military AI systems undergo rigorous testing and legal review before deployment while maintaining transparency and accountability to Congress and the public.
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