Report on next generation fuel cells
Division A — Department of Defense Authorizations › Title I — Procurement › Subtitle E — Defense-wide, Joint, and Multiservice Matters
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Not later than March 15, 2026, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the development and integration of next-generation self-sealing fuel cells (referred to in this section as NexGen fuel cells) into the rotorcraft fleets of the Army, Navy, and Air Force). The report shall include each of the following: (1) An assessment of any negative effects on readiness associated with using the fuel cells in use as of the date on the enactment of this Act that are based on World War II-era technology and manufacturing processes. (2) An identification of any readiness, fiscal, and other benefits of incorporating NexGen fuel cells into the rotorcraft fleets the Army, Navy, and Air Force. (3) Plans or concepts for developing and incorporating NexGen fuel cells into the H-60 fleets of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. (4) Such other matters the Secretary determines relevant.