Fighter Force Preservation and Recapitalization Act of 2023

Fighter Force Preservation and Recapitalization Act of 2023

This bill establishes requirements related to the fighter aircraft capabilities of the Air National Guard.

Specifically, the bill requires that the aircraft inventory of the Air National Guard must include at least 25 fighter aircraft squadrons, each of which must have a minimum of 18 primary aircraft authorized. Such requirement may be waived in extraordinary circumstances.

Additionally, the Department of the Air Force must develop a fighter aircraft recapitalization plan that provides for (1) the replacement and modernization of Air National Guard fighter squadrons at a rate that ensures the full recapitalization of such fighter squadrons by the end of FY2034, and (2) the fielding of the Next Generation Air Dominance family of systems in the Air National Guard.

The Fighter Force Preservation and Recapitalization Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 hr 3392, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to ensure the preservation and modernization of the US Air Force's fighter force.

The bill includes provisions for the funding and procurement of new fighter aircraft, as well as upgrades and maintenance for existing aircraft. It also aims to improve the training and readiness of Air Force pilots and personnel.

Additionally, the Fighter Force Preservation and Recapitalization Act of 2023 includes measures to enhance the cybersecurity and technological capabilities of the Air Force's fighter fleet. This includes investments in advanced weapons systems and communication technologies. Overall, this bill seeks to strengthen the US Air Force's fighter force and ensure that it remains a dominant and effective component of the nation's defense capabilities. It is currently being debated and reviewed by Congress, with the goal of passing it into law to support the modernization and readiness of the Air Force's fighter fleet.