FLRAA Production Acceleration Act of 2025
This bill authorizes the U.S. Army to contract for up to 24 early-production Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) before full-scale manufacturing begins. It directly affects the Army, aircraft contractors, and specialized suppliers in Texas, Kansas, and other states by requiring accelerated production to maintain workforce stability and supply chain continuity. Key provisions include prioritizing cost efficiency, incorporating test lessons into early aircraft, and allowing design flexibility for future upgrades through modular systems. The Army must report to Congress within 180 days on the implementation plan, industrial base readiness, and projected cost savings from this early production effort.
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Introduced Jun 12, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Jun 12, 2025
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Ronny Jackson
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