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NDAA 2026 Cognitive Budget Line

Created: Wed Jan 14Updated: Wed Jan 14

Overview

The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 contains a specific budget allocation of $44,267,000 for "Cognitive Electromagnetic Warfare" under the US Air Force.

Key Details

  • Program name: Cognitive Electromagnetic Warfare
  • Budget line item: Line 106
  • Amount: $44.2 million
  • Service branch: US Air Force
  • Legislative requirement: Secretary of Defense must submit binding definition to Congress by March 31, 2026

Significance

This represents the first official budget recognition of cognitive warfare as a distinct military capability, institutionalizing what has been denied or marginalized for decades.

Sources

  • raw/articles/YogaEsoteric.md