S. 2025, the CMV–22 Reliability and Readiness Enhancement Act, authorizes the Navy Secretary to upgrade the CMV–22 aircraft fleet (used for Marine Corps transport) with nacelle improvements to boost reliability, reduce maintenance downtime, and enhance operational readiness for operations in the Indo-Pacific region. The bill directs the Navy to incorporate lessons learned from the Air Force's similar CV–22 modernization program and prioritize upgrades for aircraft produced or maintained in fiscal years 2025 and 2026. The legislation also requires coordination with defense contractors to preserve the specialized tiltrotor manufacturing workforce and supply chain during the transition to future aircraft production. The Navy must use existing funds and authorities to implement these upgrades and report to Congress within 180 days on the status of modifications, performance improvements, industrial base impacts, and any additional legislative needs for full fleet implementation. The bill has no dedicated new funding but emphasizes sustaining the defense industrial base supporting these critical transport aircraft.
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