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RepublicanBill · S. 4374· Senate(119-S-4374)

Airpower Acceleration Act of 2026

Rep. Budd
Age: 55 years
North Carolina
Introduced
4/22/2026
Last activity
4/22/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsored by
Ted Budd
Cosponsors
Republican - 5Democrat - 1
Armed Forces and National Security
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The Airpower Acceleration Act of 2026 authorizes the Secretary of Defense to enter multiyear contracts for F-35 and F-15EX aircraft. It allows for the advance procurement of key aircraft components in economic order quantities. The bill also modifies inventory requirements for Air Force fighter aircraft to maintain specific totals through 2035. Additionally, it provides authority to increase the F-15EX aircraft fleet. Any aircraft procured beyond the initial 129 must be used for recapiatizing the F-15E fleet.

Yes

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+6

    The bill supports the defense industrial base, which benefits aircraft manufacturers, subcontractors, and vendors.

  • Is this likely to create jobs?+5

    The bill's focus on supercharging the defense industrial base through multiyear contracts and advance procurement is intended to support subcontractors and suppliers.

  • Would union members be better off under this?+4

    Increased defense procurement and industrial base support typically benefits workers within those industrial sectors.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-3

    The bill authorizes increased procurement of aircraft and components, which increases government expenditures.

  • Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?-1

    Increased military spending on aircraft procurement does not directly increase pay or pensions for veterans.