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Proposed Authority for Army Long-Term Aircraft Leases

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6541

Record date · June 24, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Senate Amendment 6541 proposes allowing the Secretary of the Army to enter into long-term leases for aircraft and equipment used in the High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES) program. The amendment outlines specific contract terms, funding requirements, and congressional notification procedures for these leases through September 2030.

Why it matters

This amendment would grant the Army new flexibility to lease surveillance aircraft for up to ten years without needing to set aside the full contract cost upfront, potentially impacting how defense funds are allocated for intelligence and reconnaissance programs.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Department of the Army

The agency is granted new authority to enter into long-term aircraft leases and is subject to new notification requirements.

Directly affected

Congressional defense committees

These committees must receive a 30-day advance notification regarding any proposed lease contract under this authority.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the HADES program?

HADES stands for High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System, an Army program focused on intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance requirements.

Does this amendment require the Army to pay for the full 10-year lease upfront?

No. The amendment allows the Army to treat these as s, meaning they only need budget authority for the payments due in each specific fiscal year.

Can the Army cancel these leases early?

Yes. The amendment requires that contracts include a provision allowing the Secretary to terminate the contract for the convenience of the government on an annual basis.

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Shift in Budgetary Obligation

The amendment explicitly bypasses standard requirements to obligate the full cost of a contract upfront, shifting toward an annual payment model for long-term military leases.

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Connected Entities

Government Publishing Office, High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System, Mr. Moran and 2 more

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

otherHigh Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System“The military program for which the aircraft are intended.”Map →

PersonMr. Moran“Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of the Army“The agency authorized to enter into the proposed aircraft leases.”Map →

PersonMr. Cotton“Senator who co-sponsored the amendment.”Map →

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