Extension and modification of Indo-Pacific Maritime Security Initiative

(a) Expansion of types of assistance and training Subsection (c) of section 1263 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114–92; 10 U.S.C. 4333 note) is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph: (2) Demonstration and operational test and evaluation of uncrewed systems and asymmetric operational concepts During the period ending on December 31, 2028, assistance provided under subsection (a)(1)(A) may also include the provision, in coordination with the Department of State, of the following: (A) Operational test and evaluation of uncrewed systems and asymmetric operational concepts as part of other assistance to the national military or other security forces described in subsection (a)(1)(A)(i) or the other national level governmental organizations described in subsection (a)(1)(A)(ii). (B) Demonstration of uncrewed systems and asymmetric operational concepts as part of other assistance to the national military or other security forces described in subsection (a)(1)(A)(i) or the other national-level governmental organizations described in subsection (a)(1)(A)(ii).. (b) Modification of report period Subsection (i)(1) of such section is amended by striking calendar year in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) and in subparagraph (G) and inserting fiscal year. (c) Extension Subsection (j) of such section is amended by striking December 31, 2027 and inserting December 31, 2031.