0
Fighter Force Preservation and Recapitalization Act of 2023
12/15/2023, 4:08 PM
Summary of Bill S 2307
The bill includes provisions for the procurement of new fighter aircraft, as well as upgrades and maintenance for existing aircraft. It also allocates funding for training programs for pilots and maintenance crews, as well as research and development for new technologies to enhance the capabilities of the Air Force's fighter fleet.
Additionally, the bill addresses issues related to the readiness and sustainability of the Air Force's fighter force, including measures to improve the supply chain for spare parts and equipment, as well as initiatives to address personnel shortages and retention issues within the Air Force. Overall, the Fighter Force Preservation and Recapitalization Act of 2023 aims to ensure that the US Air Force's fighter force remains a strong and effective component of the nation's defense capabilities.
Congressional Summary of S 2307
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.
