The War Zone
• Joseph Trevithick
Bill would restore four U-2S Dragon Lady aircraft, again challenging Air Force plans to retire the fleet amid capability-gap con
A new legislative proposal would require restoring four U-2S spy planes—effectively re-expanding near-term aircraft availability—while Congress seeks to block the Air Force from retiring the entire U-2 fleet. The move follows continuing questions about capability gaps and U-2S risk to mission coverage.
