Study relating to development of supersonic airspace corridor

(a) In general The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study relating to establishing a supersonic airspace corridor between the airspace of the R-2508 Complex and the broad ocean area. (b) Considerations In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consider the following: (1) The feasible geographical parameters of the corridor. (2) The effect of military and commercial aircraft systems in the corridor, including both manned and unmanned systems, reaching speeds up to Mach 4.9. (3) The requirements to carry out launch and operations at all elevations, including bidirectional operations. (4) The requirements needed to— (A) activate the corridor with not more than 10 days of notice; and (B) keep the corridor active for up to 4 hours at a time. (c) Consultation In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with— (1) authorities at the military installations in the R-2508 Complex, any relevant tenants, and the local space port to determine the demand for and requirements needed to the establish the corridor; and (2) the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration and any other Federal, State, or local authority the Secretary determines appropriate. (d) Submission to Congress Not later than March 1, 2027, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees the results of the study conducted under subsection (a).