Sen. Cruz Introduces Bill To Boost Navy Osprey Fleet Readiness
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the CMV-22 Readiness Enhancement and Industrial Sustainment Act to 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.”
Click here to read the CMV-22 Readiness Enhancement and Industrial Sustainment full bill text.
BACKGROUND
CMV–22 Readiness Enhancement and Industrial Sustainment Act will:
- Authorize nacelle improvement integration across the CMV–22 fleet to improve readiness and reliability.
- Prioritize upgrades in FY25 and FY26 aircraft for immediate operational impact.
- Leverage CV–22 upgrade performance data and installation expertise.
- Sustain skilled workforce capacity and supply chain readiness in Texas and other tiltrotor supporting states.
- Require a report to Congress within 180 days detailing implementation progress, readiness metrics, and industrial base impact.