USAF Takes Conservative Approach to Developing, Buying Future Weapons

Credit: Boeing Concept
The U.S. Air Force's long-standing culture of risk-taking in new weapons purchases is undergoing a dramatic change as national debt negotiations in Washington put pressure on procurements of aircraft, satellites, rockets and weapons. The service's new approach will emphasize buying mature systems...

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