U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced that the House has authorized $68 million in funding for Tobyhanna Army Depot as part of S. 1071, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (NDAA).
Rep. Bresnahan emphasized the importance of Tobyhanna Army Depot to both the region and national defense efforts. “Tobyhanna Army Depot is a fundamental part of Northeastern Pennsylvania and our regional economy, supporting thousands of family-sustaining jobs while delivering mission-critical capabilities that keep our troops safe and our military ready,” said Rep. Bresnahan. “Our authorization of $68 million for Tobyhanna in the NDAA is a major win for Northeastern Pennsylvania and our national defense. This investment strengthens readiness, modernizes critical infrastructure, and provides long-term stability for the skilled civilian workforce that makes Tobyhanna a national asset. I will continue fighting to ensure Tobyhanna has the resources it needs to succeed and to protect the jobs and communities that depend on it.”
Kristyn K. Smith, Chief of Staff at Tobyhanna Army Depot, commented on the significance of the funding: “The expansion of our radar test range is a key enabler to the further development, testing, and sustainment of critical radar capabilities for the Department of War,” said Smith. “This modernization project is essential to ensure we as a Nation are postured with the next generation of radar technologies that will ensure dominance in the battlefield.”
The $68 million allocation falls under domestic military construction and expansion within the NDAA, specifically aimed at expanding Tobyhanna’s radar test range.
The National Defense Authorization Act was passed by the House on December 10, 2025, with a vote count of 312-112. The Senate approved it on December 17, 2025, by a vote of 77-20. President Donald Trump signed it into law on December 18, 2025.
