Proposed Amendment to Limit Retirement of Military Radar Systems

The Frame

What this does

This amendment, if enacted, would legally prohibit the Department of Defense from removing specific radar systems from service during 2027, impacting military operational maintenance and equipment lifecycle management.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Department of Defense

The department is restricted from using fiscal year 2027 funds to retire or decommission specific radar systems.

Military departments

Secretaries of military departments are tasked with determining if specific radar units are damaged beyond economical repair.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Senator Schumer has introduced an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill that would prevent the Department of Defense from retiring or ing specific tactical and naval radar systems. The restriction includes an exception for individual units that are damaged beyond economical repair.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this amendment do?

It prevents the Department of Defense from retiring or ing specific radar systems during 2027.

Are there any exceptions to this rule?

Yes, the limitation does not apply to individual radar units that are damaged beyond economical repair.

Why It Matters

This amendment, if enacted, would legally prohibit the Department of Defense from removing specific radar systems from service during 2027, impacting military operational maintenance and equipment lifecycle management.

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Radar Lifecycle Restriction

The amendment seeks to codify a limitation on the retirement of legacy radar systems, potentially overriding internal military divestment plans for fiscal year 2027.

Department of Defense Mr. Schumer

Connected Entities

organizationDepartment of Defense“The agency subject to the funding limitation.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Energy“Included in the scope of the underlying defense bill.”Map →

organizationGovernment Publishing Office“Publisher of the Congressional Record.”Map →

personMr. Schumer“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

Sources

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