MODIFICATION OF MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM.

SEC. 212. MODIFICATION OF MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM. (a) [10 U.S.C. 2521] Modification of Joint Defense Manufacturing Technology Panel Reporting Requirement.—Subsection (e)(5) of section 2521 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking “the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering” and inserting “one or more individuals designated by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics for purposes of this paragraph”. (b) Decreased Frequency of Update of Five-Year Strategic Plan.—Subsection (f)(3) of such section is amended by striking “on a biennial basis” and inserting “not less frequently than once every four years”.