Sec. 212. Support to the Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic

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To the extent and in such amounts as provided in appropriations Acts for the purposes set forth in this section, the Secretary of Defense may, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, provide funds of not more than $15,000,000 per year to sustain the participation of the United States in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization

(NATO)Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) Initiative (in this section the Initiative ). Not later than 15 days after the date on which the Secretary makes a decision to provide funds pursuant to subsection (a), the Under Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a written notification of such decision. Notification submitted pursuant to paragraph

(1)shall include the following: A detailed breakout of the funding provided. The intended purposes of such funds. The timeframe covered by such funds. Not later than July 1, 2024, the Under Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a strategy for participation by the United States in the Initiative. The strategy submitted pursuant to paragraph

(1)shall include the following: A description for how the Initiative fits into the innovation ecosystem for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, as well as how it is synchronized with and will interact with other science, technology, and innovation activities within the Department of Defense. Anticipated funding profile across the future years defense program (FYDP). Identification of key technology focus areas to be addressed each year across the future years defense program. Anticipated areas for expansion for key nodes or locations for the Initiative, including how the Initiative will contribute to fostering the spread of innovation throughout the United States. Not later than February 1, 2024, and February 1 of each year thereafter through 2026, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees an annual report for Department supported activities of the Initiative, including the breakdown of funding provided for the previous fiscal year, and key milestones or achievements during that timeframe. The authority provided by subsection

(a)shall terminate on September 30, 2026.