To provide a prohibition on certain reductions to MQ-9 aircraft units, and for other purposes.

Summary

The bill bars the Air Force from retiring, deactivating, or otherwise reducing MQ‑9 Reaper aircraft or their units until September 30, 2032, except when an individual aircraft is unsafe or a unit receives an approved new mission. It also requires the Secretary of the Air Force to submit a detailed recapitalization report on the fleet’s future needs. The measure is intended to preserve drone capability and ensure planning for modernization.

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