Sec. 237. Report on electronic warfare capabilities
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Not later than April 1, 2017, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, acting through the Electronic Warfare Executive Committee, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the electronic warfare capabilities of the Department of Defense. The report under subsection
(a)shall include the following: A strategy for advancing and accelerating research, development, test, and evaluation, and fielding, of electronic warfare capabilities to meet current and projected requirements, including recommendations for streamlining acquisition processes with respect to such capabilities. A methodology for synchronizing and overseeing electronic warfare strategies, operational concepts, and programs across the Department of Defense, including electronic warfare programs that support or enable cyber operations. The training and operational support required for fielding and sustaining current and planned investments in electronic warfare capabilities. A comprehensive list of investments of the Department of Defense in electronic warfare capabilities, including the capabilities to be developed, procured, or sustained in— the budget of the President for fiscal year 2018 submitted to Congress under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code; and the future-years defense program submitted to Congress under section 221 of title 10, United States Code, for that fiscal year. Progress on increasing innovative electromagnetic spectrum warfighting methods and operational concepts that provide advantages within the electromagnetic spectrum operational domain. Specific attributes needed in future electronic warfare capabilities, such as networking, adaptability, agility, multifunctionality, and miniaturization, and progress toward incorporating such attributes in new electronic warfare systems. Capability gaps with respect to asymmetric and near-peer adversaries identified pursuant to a capability gap assessment. A joint strategy on achieving near real-time system adaption to rapidly advancing modern digital electronics. Any other information the Secretary determines to be appropriate. The report under subsection
(a)shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.