Sen. Cruz Introduces Bill To Boost Navy Osprey Fleet Readiness

WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced theCMV-22 Readiness Enhancement and Industrial Sustainment Actto improve naval aviation capabilities in contested environments and maintain industrial resiliency as the Department of Defense transitions to next-generation vertical lift systems. Specifically, this legislation authorizes the Navy to install proven nacelle improvements in the CMV–22 fleet, building on the successful upgrades made to the Air Force CV–22.
Sen. Cruz said,“It’s crucial for our Navy to have a capable and readily available CMV-22 Osprey fleet in the Indo-Pacific, but equipment issues have hindered aircraft reliability. In Texas we have a highly skilled workforce able to address those equipment issues, and this will enable them to do so and enhance the Navy’s effectiveness. I strongly urge my colleagues to support this bill and help enact it into law.”
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BACKGROUND
CMV–22 Readiness Enhancement and Industrial Sustainment Act will: