Sec. 345. Pilot program on optimization of aerial refueling and fuel management in contested logistics environments through use of artificial intelligence
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Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer of the Department of Defense, in collaboration with the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, shall commence a pilot program to optimize the logistics of aerial refueling and fuel management in the context of contested logistics environments through the use of advanced digital technologies and artificial intelligence. The objectives of the pilot program under subsection
(a)shall include the following: Assessing the feasibility and effectiveness of artificial intelligence-driven approaches in enhancing aerial refueling operations and fuel management processes. Identifying opportunities to reduce fuel consumption, decrease operational costs, and minimize the environmental impact of fuel management while maintaining military readiness. Evaluating the interoperability and compatibility of artificial intelligence-enabled systems with the existing logistics infrastructure of the Department of Defense. Enhancing situational awareness and decision-making capabilities through real-time data analysis and predictive modeling. Addressing potential challenges and risks associated with the integration of artificial intelligence and other advanced digital technologies, including challenges and risks involving cybersecurity concerns. In carrying out the pilot program under subsection (a), the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer shall— coordinate the activities carried out under such pilot program with the Commander of the United States Transportation Command and the Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, to ensure such pilot program aligns with existing operational requirements; and seek to consult with relevant experts in the fields of artificial intelligence, logistics, aviation, and fuel management. Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the initial findings and planned future activities of the pilot program under subsection (a). Such report shall include an assessment of the potential operational efficiencies and benefits derived from the artificial intelligence-driven approaches employed under such pilot program. The authority to conduct the pilot program under subsection
(a)shall terminate on January 1, 2027.