Bill > S2080

This bill authorizes the Secretary of the Army to begin early production of up to 24 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA), a new military aircraft designed to replace aging helicopter fleets. The bill outlines several key objectives for this accelerated production effort, including expediting the delivery of operational aircraft to military personnel, maintaining workforce continuity, stabilizing the industrial base (particularly in states like Texas and Kansas), and mitigating potential cost increases. The Secretary must prioritize program continuity and cost-efficiency, ensure that early production aircraft incorporate lessons learned from test evaluations, and maintain design flexibility for future technological upgrades. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary to submit a detailed report to congressional defense committees within 180 days of enactment, which must outline the implementation plan, industrial base readiness, supply chain coordination, and projected long-term cost savings and operational benefits of this early production initiative.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2080/all-info