This bill prohibits the Air Force from reducing, retiring, or downgrading MQ-9 drone aircraft units and personnel levels from current levels through September 2032. The restrictions apply to both active Air Force units and Air National Guard units, protecting the total number of aircraft assigned, their operational capabilities, and the personnel needed to operate and maintain them. The Air Force can make exceptions only for individual aircraft that are unsafe or uneconomical to repair, or if it converts a unit to a new mission with approval from the relevant state governor and certification to Congress. Additionally, the bill requires the Air Force to submit a detailed report to Congress within 180 days outlining its plan to modernize and recapitalize the MQ-9 fleet through 2035, including funding needs, timelines, and the Air National Guard's role in future operations.
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