; (2) the collection, processing, exploitation, analysis, and dissemination of all-source intelligence; (3) the conduct of a foreign defense intelligence liaison relationship or defense intelligence exchange program; or (4) the research, development, acquisition, and sustainment of an information technology system or telecommunication capability in support of an activity described in paragraph (1), (2), or (3). 504. Authorization for establishment of National Space Intelligence Center as field operating agency (a) Authority Notwithstanding any other provision of law prohibiting the establishment of a field operating agency, the Secretary of the Air Force may establish the National Space Intelligence Center as a field operating agency of the Space Force to analyze and produce scientific and technical intelligence on space-based and counterspace threats from foreign adversaries. (b) Requirement If the Secretary of the Air Force decides to establish the National Space Intelligence Center as a field operating agency, the Secretary shall consider the operational and geographical benefits provided by co-locating the National Space Intelligence Center with the National Air and Space Intelligence Center. 505. Defense Intelligence Agency assessment of strategic competition in Latin America and the Caribbean (a) Assessment Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, in consultation with the heads of the other elements of the intelligence community that the Director determines appropriate, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an intelligence assessment on the level of intelligence and defense cooperation between covered countries and— (1) the People’s Republic of China