A congressionally mandated review obtained by Breaking Defense found the U.S. Air Force needs as many as 1,558 combat-ready fighters to meet global obligations. The assessment calls for increased procurement of platforms including the F-15EX and F-35 to close capability and readiness shortfalls.
Discovered |
Briefing
Reported By
Hype groups these reports into one evolving story so you can compare coverage without losing the thread.
U.S. Air Force Outlines 10-Year Fighter Recapitalization Plan to Break Readiness 'Doom Loop' • realcleardefense.com
US Air Force unveils 10-year fighter recapitalization plan to break readiness 'doom loop' • nationalsecurityjournal.org
USAF Says It Needs 1,558 Manned Combat-Coded Fighters — About 300 More Than It Has Today • realcleardefense.com
USAF Plans for 1,558 Combat-Coded Fighters by 2035, Seeks Accelerated F-35A and F-15EX Purchases • nationalsecurityjournal.org
USAF Unclassified 10-Year Plan Seeks 1,558 Combat-Coded Fighters by 2035, Prioritizes F‑15EX and F‑35A Purchases • nationalsecurityjournal.org
Air Force: Ten-year fighter plan ‘aspirational’ without funds for ~400 more jets • insidedefense.com
USAF seeks 22% fighter fleet expansion to 1,558 jets by 2035 • FlightGlobal
US Air Force Outlines 10-Year Plan to Expand Fighter Fleet to 1,500 Jets • jetlinemarvel.net
Air Force fighter aircraft force structure report • insidedefense.com
Breaking Defense
• Michael Marrow