# AUVSI Urges Federal Robotics Investment

AUVSI is advocating that U.S. robotics policy pair security restrictions with sustained federal purchasing and investment in domestic robotics and supply chains. For contractors, the issue is a potential shift in both procurement access and demand: proposed NDAA restrictions, the FCC Covered List, and the Commerce Department’s Section 232 investigation could affect market eligibility and supply-chain choices, while the advocated purchasing and investment could support domestic suppliers. The signal describes policy direction and advocacy priorities—not an open solicitation or an awarded contract.

- Companies supplying robotics or related components should assess potential exposure to the NDAA restrictions, FCC Covered List, and Section 232 investigation identified in the signal.
- Domestic robotics manufacturers and suppliers may find future opportunities if federal purchasing and investment expand, but no specific funding, requirements, or procurement schedule is announced.
- Contractors can use the policy discussion to review supply-chain dependencies and position domestic capabilities; the signal specifically identifies no solicitation or award to pursue.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Information Technology
**Topics:** Policy, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 08, 2026

### Government Entities
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
- U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce)
- U.S. Congress (Congress)
- Department of War
- Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM)

### Vendors
- Agility Robotics ()

### Sources
- [Restrictions Are Defense. American Robotics Also Needs an Offense.  - AUVSI](https://www.auvsi.org/restrictions-are-defense-american-robotics-also-needs-an-offense) - AUVSI