The final text of a new U.S. military spending bill, released on Monday, includes a proposal that would compel the Pentagon to end its dependence on China and other foreign nations for electronic display technology by 2030.

The annual U.S. National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which determines funding and policy for the military, could reach Congress for a vote as early as this week. Lawmakers from both the Senate and the House of Representatives finalised the bill through a joint committee before releasing the text for consideration.

Mapping U.S. Military Display Needs

One of the key amendments directs the Pentagon to conduct a comprehensive assessment of its electronic display requirements spanning equipment from handheld devices to advanced fighter jets through to the year 2040.

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