Authorization of appropriations

(a) In general There is authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Defense, in addition to any amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated for such purpose, $10,000,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2028, for Department of Defense border security support to the Department of Homeland Security. (b) Use of funds Amounts appropriated pursuant to subsection (a) may be used for— (1) military personnel costs; (2) procurement, operation, and maintenance of surveillance systems, including autonomous surveillance towers; (3) intelligence analysis; (4) installation of fences, barriers, patrol roads, and lighting; (5) military aviation costs, including airlifting individuals in support of Department of Homeland Security operations; (6) procurement and operation of counter-UAS systems in support of Department of Homeland Security operations; (7) procurement of ground vehicles, including high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles; and (8) training and related expenses.