ANTI-SUBMARINE WARFARE WEAPON SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.

SEC. 218. ANTI-SUBMARINE WARFARE WEAPON SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS. (a) Report.—The Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing an analysis of the requirements of the Navy for antisubmarine weapons systems and the program and plans of the Navy for meeting those requirements. (b) Content of Report.—The report shall include the following: (1) A description of the operational requirements of the Navy for antisubmarine weapons for launch from submarines, for launch from surface ships, and for launch from aircraft. (2) A description of weapons and alternative candidate weapons systems, concepts, and technologies that could satisfy those operational requirements, to include heavyweight torpedoes, lightweight torpedoes, quick-reaction weapons for surface ships, long-range weapons for surface ships, long-range weapons for submarines, and any other weapons concept considered for meeting the requirements stated in paragraph (1). (3) An estimate of the costs associated with developing, acquiring, operating, and maintaining each of the weapons and alternatives described under paragraph (2). (4) A detailed description of the programs and plans of the Navy for meeting its antisubmarine weapons systems requirements and for developing, acquiring, and operating antisubmarine weapons, including identification of funding requested for those programs and plans for fiscal year 1993. (c) Deadline for Submission of Report.—The report under subsection (a) shall be submitted not later than May 15, 1992.