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 124 STAT. 4161 PUBLIC LAW 111–383—JAN. 7, 2011 SEC. 126. INTEGRATION OF SOLID STATE LASER SYSTEMS INTO CER- TAIN AIRCRAFT. (a) ANALYSIS OF FEASIBILITY REQUIRED.—The Secretary of Defense shall conduct an analysis of the feasibility of integrating solid state laser systems into the aircraft platforms specified in subsection (b) for purposes of permitting such aircraft to accomplish their missions, including to provide close air support. (b) AIRCRAFT.—The aircraft platforms specified in this sub- section shall include, at a minimum, the following: (1) The C–130 aircraft. (2) The B–1 bomber aircraft. (3) The F–35 fighter aircraft. (c) SCOPE OF ANALYSIS.—The analysis required by subsection (a) shall include a determination of the following: (1) The estimated cost per unit of each laser system ana- lyzed. (2) The estimated cost of operation and maintenance of each aircraft platform specified in subsection (b) in connection with each laser system analyzed, noting that the fidelity of such analysis may not be uniform for all aircraft platforms. SEC. 127. CONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL IMAGING SATELLITE CAPAC - ITIES. (a) TELESCOPE REQUIREMENTS UNDER CONTRACTS AFTER 2010.—Except as provided in subsection (b), any contract for addi- tional commercial imaging satellite capability or capacity entered into by the Department of Defense after December 31, 2010, shall require that the imaging telescope providing such capability or capacity under such contract has an aperture of not less than 1.5 meters. (b) WAIVER.—The Secretary of Defense may waive the limita- tion in subsection (a) if— (1) the Secretary submits to the congressional defense committees written certification that the waiver is in the national security interests of the United States; and (2) a period of 30 days has elapsed following the date on which the certification under paragraph (1) is submitted. (c) CONTINUATION OF CURRENT CONTRACTS.—The limitation in subsection (a) may not be construed to prohibit or prevent the Secretary of Defense from continuing or maintaining current commercial imaging satellite capability or capacity in orbit or under contract by December 31, 2010. TITLE II—RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION Subtitle A—Authorization of Appropriations Sec. 201. Authorization of appropriations. Subtitle B—Program Requirements, Restrictions, and Limitations Sec. 211. Enhancement of Department of Defense support of science, mathematics, and engineering education. Sec. 212. Limitation on use of funds by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agen- cy for operation of National Cyber Range. Sec. 213. Separate program elements required for research and development of Joint Light Tactical Vehicle. Sec. 214. Program for research, development, and deployment of advanced ground vehicles, ground vehicle systems, and components. Time period. Certification. 10 USC 2302 note.