Sec. 1617. Briefing on range support for launches in support of national security
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Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the requirements and investments needed to modernize Department of Defense space launch facilities and supporting infrastructure. The briefing required under subsection
(a)shall include the following elements: The results of the investigation into the failure of the radar system supporting the Eastern range in March 2014, including the causes for the failure. An assessment of each current radar and other system as well as supporting infrastructure required to support the mission requirement of the range, including back-up systems. An estimate of the annual level of dedicated funding required to maintain and modernize the range infrastructure in adequate condition to meet national security requirements. A review of requirements to repair, upgrade, and modernize the radars and other mission support systems to current technologies. A prioritized list of projects, costs, and projected funding schedules needed to carry out the maintenance, repair, and modernization requirements.