This legislation aims to recognize the historical achievements and ongoing service of Air Force fighter forces, while prioritizing the recapitalization of frontline and surge fighter aircraft at active-duty bases. Congress finds that maintaining a strong military requires a highly mission-capable fighter fleet across all generations, noting concerns over declining mission-capable rates for legacy aircraft like the F-15E fleet. The bill highlights the significant contributions of F-15E Strike Eagles, which boast an undefeated combat record and unmatched payload and range capabilities, commending the heroic actions of squadrons like the 335th from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in recent defense operations. Therefore, upgrading these older platforms with advanced aircraft such as the F-15EX is deemed crucial for sustaining optimal mission readiness and honoring their service. To achieve this, the legislation directs the Secretary of the Air Force to ensure the continued production and procurement of at least one model of advanced capability fighter aircraft . This mandate requires the sequential replacement of all legacy capability fighter aircraft within Air Combat Command Fighter Wings, with priority given to squadrons that deploy at least 30 percent of the time. The Secretary is authorized to enter into new contracts or modify existing ones to facilitate this procurement. Additionally, the bill mandates a review by the Comptroller General of the United States to assess challenges in procuring advanced fighter aircraft and to provide recommendations for solutions. Following this, the Secretary of the Air Force must submit annual reports to congressional defense committees, detailing progress in implementing these recommendations and replacing legacy aircraft with advanced, fifth-generation, or next-generation platforms. The bill defines "advanced capability fighter aircraft" to include models like the F-15EX, F-35, and future variants, ensuring clarity in the recapitalization effort.