Recapitalization prioritization of Air Force service-retained fighter fleet

Section 9062 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by sections 2 and 3, is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (o) (1) The Secretary of the Air Force shall ensure that for every four new advanced capability fighter aircraft, fifth-generation fighter aircraft, and next-generation air dominance fighter aircraft accepted by the Air Force, not less than three shall be assigned and delivered to a fighter aircraft squadron of the Air Force that— (A) exists as of the date of the enactment of the Fighter Force Preservation and Recapitalization Act of 2025; and (B) is service retained. (2) For each new advanced capability fighter aircraft, fifth-generation fighter aircraft, or next-generation air dominance fighter aircraft assigned and delivered to a fighter aircraft squadron under paragraph (1), the Secretary of the Air Force may retire a legacy capability fighter aircraft from that squadron on a one-for-one basis..