This bill requires the Secretary of Defense to develop and submit a comprehensive plan to the Armed Services Committees within 180 days for deploying Airborne Collision Avoidance System-X (ACAS-X) technology across military aircraft. The plan must include a strategic roadmap for widespread adoption, identify necessary research and funding to complete development and certification, assess safety benefits, and address how the system will work with existing aircraft communication equipment like ADS-B systems used by both fixed-wing and rotorcraft operators. The Secretary is also required to brief Congress within 30 days of submitting the plan and may take steps to implement the plan as appropriate. This legislation affects military aviation operations and safety by directing the Department of Defense to establish a clear path for integrating next-generation collision avoidance technology into the military's aircraft fleet.
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