Airpower Acceleration Act of 2026
The Airpower Acceleration Act of 2026 grants the Department of Defense authority to purchase F-35 and F-15EX fighter jets through multiyear contracts. It also permits the procurement of key aircraft components in advance to streamline production schedules. The legislation establishes minimum inventory levels for Air Force fighter aircraft that must be maintained between 2026 and 2035. Additionally, it authorizes an increase in the F-15EX fleet size to 329 aircraft, requiring new planes to replace older F-15E models.
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Apr 2026
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Introduced Apr 22, 2026
Last action Apr 22, 2026
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Apr 22, 2026
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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Apr 22, 2026
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1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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