; 10 U.S.C. 2431 note) is amended by inserting , including high-powered microwaves, after energy systems and technologies . 226. Joint artificial intelligence research, development, and transition activities (a) Establishment (1) In general The Secretary of Defense shall establish a set of activities within the Department of Defense to coordinate the efforts of the Department to develop, mature, and transition artificial intelligence technologies into operational use. (2) Emphasis The set of activities established under paragraph (1) shall apply artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions to operational problems and coordinate activities involving artificial intelligence and artificial intelligence enabled capabilities within the Department. (b) Designation Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall designate a senior official of the Department of Defense with principal responsibility for the coordination of activities relating to the development and demonstration of artificial intelligence and machine learning for the Department. (c) Duties The duties of the official designated under subsection (b) shall include the following: (1) Strategic plan Developing a detailed strategic plan to develop, mature, adopt, and transition artificial intelligence technologies into operational use. Such plan shall include the following: (A) A strategic roadmap for the identification and coordination of the development and fielding of artificial intelligence technologies and key enabling capabilities. (B) The continuous evaluation and adaptation of relevant artificial intelligence capabilities developed both inside the Department and in other organizations for military missions. (2) Acceleration of development and fielding of artificial intelligence To the degree practicable, the designated official shall— (A) use the flexibility of regulations, personnel, or other relevant policies of the Department to accelerate the development and fielding of artificial