Why It Matters

SRC Inc. is competing for a slice of an unprecedented defense spending surge. Congress has allocated over $800 million in Counter-UAS and electronic warfare funding while fundamentally reforming Pentagon procurement processes. SRC’s dual approach—lobbying on both the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act and Defense Appropriations Act while targeting Counter-UAS, the Electronic Warfare Integrated Review Board, and Ground Based Sense and Avoid technologies—positions the company to capitalize on both mandatory funding and discretionary spending as military air defense modernization accelerates.

By the Numbers

SRC Inc. paid the Roosevelt Group $70,000 in the fourth quarter of 2025, maintaining a relationship dating to 2013. SRC has spent over $6.6 million on lobbying since 2005, with Roosevelt Group handling $3.3 million across 52-plus disclosures. The company added Westmoreland160 LLC in 2022 for DHS appropriations work.

Roosevelt Group’s five-person team brings deep defense expertise. Elana Broitman served as Senior Adviser to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), an Armed Services Committee member from SRC’s home state. John M. Simmons has 91 SRC disclosures since 2006, while Christopher John Goode brings 88 disclosures focused on counter-drone and cybersecurity.

The Agenda

SRC Inc. is lobbying on the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act and Defense Appropriations Act, specifically targeting Counter-UAS, the Electronic Warfare Integrated Review Board, and Ground Based Sense and Avoid technology.

Congress has advanced multiple counter-drone bills, including the LANDED Act, the Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act, and the National Training Center for Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act. Senator John Hoeven has emerged as a vocal advocate for Counter-UAS development and funding.

Broader Context

Congressional urgency on unmanned aerial threats intensified following drone proliferation in Ukraine and unauthorized activity over U.S. military installations. The FY 2026 NDAA allocated $250 million for land-based Counter-UAS and $350 million for electronic warfare capabilities. The FCC banned foreign-made drones in December 2025, creating domestic market opportunities.

Defense acquisition reforms shift procurement toward "best value" standards, potentially accelerating deployment. The military radar systems market is projected to grow from $8.6 billion in 2025 to $13.7 billion by 2032. Senators John Hoeven (R-ND) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) champion counter-drone priorities, signaling bipartisan support.

Between The Lines

The FY 2026 NDAA established a Joint Interagency Task Force for counter-drone operations. Congress approved $150 billion in reconciliation funding for drone capabilities, including $250 million for land-based Counter-UAS and $350 million for electronic warfare.

Congressional committees have prioritized oversight through multiple hearings examining Counter-UAS integration, operational gaps, and unauthorized drone activity. Key lawmakers like Senator John Hoeven secured significant funding for North Dakota’s Project ULTRA, while Senator Mark Kelly pressed Army leaders on electronic warfare infrastructure.

Competitive Landscape

Several defense firms compete with SRC Inc. for Counter-UAS and electronic warfare funding. Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions lobbied on NDAA and defense appropriations for similar technologies in 2025. Hidden Level Inc. engaged Cornerstone Government Affairs to lobby on UAS detection and Counter-UAS capabilities throughout 2024-2025.

This competitive environment requires sophisticated lobbying teams to secure limited research, development, and procurement funds within the defense budget.

The Bottom Line

SRC Inc. retained the Roosevelt Group for $70,000 in the last quarter of 2025 to lobby on defense funding and Counter-UAS technology. The engagement occurs amid intense congressional activity on unmanned aircraft threats, including the recently enacted FY26 NDAA and $150 billion in reconciliation funding. SRC’s experienced defense team, led by Elana Broitman’s connections to Senator Gillibrand, positions the company strategically within a receptive policy environment as competitors vie for similar funding streams.

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