Given the urgency of eliminating reliance on Russian engines. the NDAA will allow for up to half of the funds for the development of a replacement launch vehicle or propulsion system to be made available for offsetting any potential increase in launch costs as a result of prohibitions on Russian rocket engines. With $1.2 billion budgeted over the next 5 years. we can cover the costs of ending our reliance on Russia while developing the next generation of American space launch capabilities. Finally. the legislation takes several steps to bolster border security and homeland defense. It authorizes $688 million for Department of Defense counterdrug programs. It enhances information sharing and operational coordination between the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security.
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