Sec. 127. Report on carrier wing composition
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Not later than May 1, 2021, the Secretary of the Navy, in consultation with the Chief of Naval Operations and Commandant of the Marine Corps, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the optimal composition of the carrier air wing in 2030 and 2040, as well as alternative force design concepts. The report required under subsection
(a)shall include the following elements: An analysis and justification used to reach the 50-50 mix of 4th and 5th generation aircraft for 2030. An analysis and justification for the optimal mix of carrier aircraft for 2040. A plan for incorporating unmanned aerial vehicles and associated communication capabilities to effectively implement the future force design.