Assessment of industrial base for turbojet pyrotechnic devices

(a) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Turbojet pyrotechnic devices are critical for the operation of aerial targets and unmanned systems used in military training and weapons testing and deployment. (2) Excessive lead times and limited domestic production capacity for such devices pose risks to readiness and operational effectiveness. (b) Report required Not later than March 1, 2026, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, in consultation with the Secretary of the Army and the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report assessing— (1) projected demand for turbojet pyrotechnic devices through fiscal year 2030; (2) the current United States production capacity, scalability, and lead times for such devices; (3) vulnerabilities in the supply chain for such devices and the potential effects of such vulnerabilities on military readiness; (4) potential commercial or dual-use applications for such devices; and (5) recommendations for reducing lead times, diversifying suppliers, and strengthening the industrial base for such devices. (c) Implementation authority Following completion of the report under subsection (b), the Secretary of Defense may carry out activities to implement the recommendations set forth in the report, which may include activities such as pilot programs, entering into partnerships, and such other activities as the Secretary determines appropriate.