FLRAA Production Acceleration Act of 2025

This bill lets the Army start building up to 24 new long‑range assault aircraft early, before full‑rate production begins. The goal is to get the aircraft to troops faster, keep the skilled workforce and suppliers steady (including in Texas, Kansas, and other states), and help control costs over time. It also directs the Army to use lessons from testing and design the aircraft so they can be upgraded more easily in the future.

Key points:

• Who is affected: Army aviation; workers and suppliers that build these aircraft, including in Texas, Kansas, and other states.
• What changes: The Army may enter contracts to start early, low‑rate production of no more than 24 aircraft, with a focus on faster delivery, job and skill retention, and affordability. Designs should allow future upgrades.
• When: Within 180 days after the law takes effect, the Army must report to Congress on its plan, timeline, supply chain readiness, and expected long‑term cost and mission benefits.