In formal testimony submitted today to the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) called for urgent reform of the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) process and outdated export control regimes.
As uncrewed and autonomous systems reshape the future of warfare and deterrence, the current export framework is struggling to keep pace. Delays and outdated restrictions are weakening defense cooperation and leaving strategic gaps that competitors like the People’s Republic of China (PRC) are eager to exploit with subsidized, unsecured alternatives.
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AUVSI Supports the China Select Committee’s Call for Unitree Investigation
The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) strongly supports the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)’s request of federal agencies to open an investigation into Unitree Robotics.
Key Takeaways from AWSAC 2025
Last week, the the ASAE and U.S. Industry gathered for three days of dynamic engagement at the Army Worldwide Security Assistance Conference, presented by AUVSI and DASA(DEC). Attendees gained valuable insights, connected with key industry and government leaders, and left with a deeper understanding of the evolving security assistance landscape.
AUVSI State Advocacy February 2025
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AAM Prepared in AZ, CA, and TX
AUVSI and our AAM partners have worked with legislators to introduce our AAM model legislation in three states.
In Arizona SB1307, introduced by Senator Carroll, passed the Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Committee on February 20 with a vote of 6-1. While airlines raised concerns regarding potential interpretations of our preemption clauses, we are actively engaging them within a broader stakeholder group to refine the language and mitigate any resistance moving forward.
AUVSI Statement to Congress: Rebuilding the Arsenal of Democracy
This week, the U.S. House of Representatives held a hearing on, "Rebuilding the Arsenal of Democracy: The Imperative to Strengthen America’s Defense Industrial Base and Workforce." AUVSI submitted comments for the official Committee hearing record, and Advocacy member Anduril Industries testified in person as a hearing witness.
AUVSI New England UAS and AAM Summit: Industry Implications for Evolving Regulations
Last week, Max Rosen from AUVSI Headquarters attended AUVSI New England’s UAS and AAM Summit 2023. AUVSI New England is an active AUVSI Chapter that includes individuals and member companies all across the New England region.
Max participated in a panel discussion moderated by Jeffrey Vincent, Executive Director of the UAS Integration Office and a key FAA champion on UAS and AAM issues. He also had the opportunity to engage with several state-level aviation and aeronautics officials who took a keen interest in AUVSI’s Drone Prepared campaign. Below is his recap of top takeaways from the event:
AUVSI Partnership for Drone Competitiveness
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Michael Robbins, Chief Advocacy Officer, at AUVSI Defense on September 14, 2023:
Looking into E&C’s Hearing on AV Regulations in the U.S.
The world of transportation is on the cusp of a revolutionary transformation, and at the heart of this change lie autonomous vehicles (AVs). These cutting-edge technologies promise to reshape our roads, enhance safety, and revolutionize the way we move. This week, the U.S. House Energy & Commerce Committee held a crucial hearing to discuss the future of AVs, and AUVSI believe it is a step in the right direction. In this blog post, we will explore the reasons why we should wholeheartedly support federal AV framework legislation and embrace the possibilities AVs hold for a brighter, more efficient, and safer tomorrow.
AUVSI Commends Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023
Arlington, Va. – Today, U.S. Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and John Thune (R-SD) introduced the Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023, bipartisan legislation to advance the integration of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), or drones, into the National Airspace System (NAS).