Assessment of adversary artillery and munitions production capacity

(a) Assessment required Not later than March 1, 2027, and annually thereafter through March 1, 2032, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report assessing the production capacity and capabilities of adversary artillery, long-range strike systems, unmanned aerial systems, and missile systems. (b) Elements The assessment required by subsection (a) shall include— (1) estimated annual production capacity for artillery systems, ammunition, and long range strike systems; (2) assessment of adversary barrel replacement capacity; (3) identification of foreign material dependencies associated with artillery and long-range strike system production; (4) assessment of transportation and logistics constraints affecting production and distribution; and (5) implications for United States and allied operational planning.