The Bolstering Indo-Pacific Capabilities Act of 2024 strengthens the U.S. military's ability to operate in the Indo-Pacific region during conflicts or disrupted supply lines. The bill adds Japan and South Korea to an existing Defense Department program focused on demonstrating and testing logistics solutions for contested environments. It requires the Secretary of Defense to conduct a comprehensive review within one year of how well the military can maintain equipment, repair ships and aircraft, store supplies, and operate without permanent repair facilities in the Indo-Pacific, then report findings to Congress. The legislation also allows the Navy to conduct up to six scheduled maintenance exercises per year on naval vessels at foreign shipyards outside the U.S. for periods under 90 days to prepare for potential wartime repairs. Overall, the bill aims to improve military readiness and operational resilience in the strategically important Indo-Pacific region by enhancing logistics capabilities and international partnerships with key allies.
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