The Virtual Readiness Act of 2026 requires the Secretary of Defense to brief Congress within 180 days on whether the military can use virtual and computer-based training to reduce reliance on expensive in-air flight training exercises. The briefing will focus on the feasibility of this approach and how it might help optimize training resources across the Armed Forces. This legislation affects all military branches that conduct pilot and aircrew training, as well as the congressional defense committees responsible for military oversight. The bill does not authorize any new funding or establish a specific program, but rather calls for an assessment of training methods and their potential cost-effectiveness. Once the briefing is delivered, Congress will be able to use this information to decide whether to pursue legislation or policy changes related to virtual training technologies.
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