What Happened
Industry Association Pushes for Regulatory Clarity Across Domains
The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has been actively advocating for autonomy policy across various domains, including air, ground, maritime, and defense. According to AUVSI, 2026 has seen significant legislative movement, with the Senate committee advancing the Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act and the House passing the NDAA with language to ban adversarial-linked connected vehicles. AUVSI’s president testified before Congress on the need to address Chinese robotics dominance in the US market. The organization’s efforts aim to promote regulatory clarity and national security, as reported by AUVSI.