Sec. 1236. Expansion of cooperation and training with Ukraine
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There is authorized to be appropriated $100,000,000 to build the capacity of foreign security forces pursuant to relevant authorities under title 10, United States Code. Amounts so authorized shall be made available to provide assistance to Ukrainian military pilots and associated persons for the following purposes: Training and familiarity building with United States fixed-wing aircraft and other air platforms as appropriate for air-to-air and air-to-ground combat. Training on the use of munitions sets determined appropriate by the Secretary of Defense.
Establishing a rapport between the Armed Forces of the United States and the armed forces of Ukraine to build partnerships for the future. Enhancement of capabilities for aerial combat operations. Focusing on the ability of Ukraine to teach current and future pilots on fixed-wing aircraft and other air platforms in Ukraine and elsewhere, especially during the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Fostering a better understanding of the air platforms, tactics, and techniques of the United States and other member countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
Not later than 15 days before providing assistance or support using amounts made available pursuant to the authorization under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives a notification containing the following elements: A detailed description of the assistance or support to be provided, including— the objectives of such assistance or support. the budget for such assistance or support; and the expected or estimated timeline for delivery of such assistance or support.
A description of such other matters as the Secretary considers appropriate. Notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division D, the amount authorized to be appropriated in section 301 for operation and maintenance, Air Force, Flying Hour Program, Line 080, as specified in the corresponding funding table in section 4301, is hereby reduced by $100,000,000.