 So in original. Probably should be capitalized as “Missile Defense Agency”.

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The date of the enactment of this subsection, referred to in subsec. (c)(3), is the date of enactment of Pub. L. 118–159, which was approved Dec. 23, 2024.

Prior Provisions

Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 205 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 118–159, div. A, title XVI, § 1649(b)(1), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2199.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Rescission of Memorandum on Missile Defense Governance

Pub. L. 118–31, div. A, title XVI, § 1667, Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 607, provided that: “Not later than May 31, 2024, the Secretary of Defense shall—

“(1)

rescind Directive-type Memorandum 20-002 relating to ‘Missile Defense System Policies and Governance’; and

“(2)

in accordance with [former] section 205(b) of title 10, United States Code, replace such memorandum with governance documents, policies, and procedures, that balance—

“(A)

providing the Missile Defense Agency with greater flexibility and agility, particularly with regards to milestone a [probably should be “Milestone A”] (or equivalent) acquisition decisions to rapidly meet warfighter needs; and

“(B)

the need for continued oversight to ensure integration into joint-force air and missile defense capabilities.”

Directed Energy Programs for Ballistic and Hypersonic Missile Defense

Pub. L. 117–81, div. A, title XVI, § 1664, Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 2104, provided that:

“(a)

Authority of the Missile Defense Agency.—

The Secretary of Defense shall delegate to the Director of the Missile Defense Agency the authority to budget for, direct, and manage directed energy programs applicable for ballistic and hypersonic missile defense missions, in coordination with other directed energy efforts of the Department of Defense.

“(b)

Prioritization.—

In budgeting for and directing directed energy programs applicable for ballistic and hypersonic defensive missions pursuant to subsection (a), the Director of the Missile Defense Agency shall—

“(1)

prioritize the early research and development of technologies; and

“(2)

address the transition of such technologies to industry to support future operationally relevant capabilities.”