# Army Recommends Expanded ADS-B Use

A U.S. Army report on the January 2025 midair collision near Washington recommends greater use of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) technology to share aircraft locations. Victims’ families are urging Congress to advance stalled aviation safety legislation before the end of 2026. The signal identifies no procurement action, contract value, solicitation, or contracting contact, so any resulting demand for ADS-B equipment or services remains contingent on legislative or agency action.

- Aviation and technology suppliers can treat expanded ADS-B use as a potential market direction, but the report does not announce a funded acquisition or mandatory requirement.
- Government procurement teams should distinguish the Army’s report recommendation from enacted legislation or a solicitation; the signal provides no specific purchasing timeline or contracting pathway.
- The families’ request is for Congress to advance legislation before year-end, making legislative action—not an open procurement opportunity—the near-term development described.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Transportation
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** October 08, 2026

### Government Entities
- United States Army (Army)
- United States Congress (Congress)