The service wants to field more Lockheed Martin F-35As while adjusting its force structure of F-16s.
Credit: Senior Airman Zachary Jakel/U.S. Air Force
A common refrain from top U.S. Air Force leaders to Congress and the broader public is that “America needs more Air Force.” A new report to lawmakers is intended to specify how much. However, while the report on the 10-year plan for the fighter fleet provides new numbers for growth, it falls short...
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