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Proposed Senate Amendment for Poland Defense Cooperation and NATO Technology Integration

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6109

Record date · June 24, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Senate Amendment 6109 proposes new programs to strengthen defense industrial cooperation between the U.S. and Poland, improve cyber and digital technology integration within NATO, and mandate annual reporting on U.S. weapons sales to NATO members.

Why it matters

This amendment, if enacted as part of the 2027 defense authorization bill, would direct the Department of Defense to establish a formal program for co-producing munitions and defense systems with Poland and require new federal reporting on technology and international arms transfers.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

U.S. Defense Contractors

Companies may participate in annual roundtables and potential co-production agreements with Polish counterparts.

Directly affected

Polish Defense Industry

Entities are identified as partners for expanded co-production, maintenance, and sustainment capabilities.

Directly affected

Department of Defense

The agency is tasked with establishing new programs, coordinating with other departments, and submitting multiple annual reports to Congress.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the goal of the Poland Defense Industrial Cooperation Program?
The program aims to expand capacity, enhance , and support operational readiness between the U.S. and Poland to strengthen NATO deterrence.
Does this amendment require new reports to Congress?
Yes, it requires annual reports on the progress of the Poland cooperation program, a strategy report on NATO cyber/AI integration, and an annual report on U.S. weapons sales to NATO members.
How will this affect NATO cyber systems?
The amendment directs the U.S. to ensure that cyber and digital warfighting capabilities are designed to be interoperable with NATO allies and that AI-guided systems can work together in joint operations.

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Focus on NATO Cyber Interoperability

The amendment explicitly mandates that future U.S. cyber and AI-guided systems must be designed for interoperability with NATO allies, marking a shift toward integrated digital warfighting.

Connected Entities

Department of Defense, NATO, Russian Federation and 6 more
OrganizationDepartment of Defense“Primary agency tasked with implementing the proposed defense programs.”Map →
OrganizationNATO“The alliance targeted for enhanced technology integration and defense cooperatio”Map →
OrganizationRussian Federation“Cited as a source of malign influence to be deterred.”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of State“Agency tasked with coordinating on defense cooperation and reporting.”Map →
PersonMrs. Shaheen“U.S. Senator who co-sponsored the amendment.”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Commerce“Agency tasked with coordinating on technology and industrial base matters.”Map →
PersonThomas Tillis“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →
OrganizationPeople's Republic of China“Cited as a source of malign influence to be deterred.”Map →
locationPoland“Primary partner country for the proposed defense industrial cooperation program.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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  • Controversy20
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