According to the Heritage Foundation's Index of U.S. Military Strength in 2024, at the close of FY 2023, the Air Force’s ...
The US Air Force requires a 22% expansion of its fighter fleet to 1,558 aircraft by 2035, up from 1,271 currently, according ...
A new US Air Force report to Congress says 1,558 combat-ready jets are needed, requiring faster F-15EX and F-35A production ...
The Air Force warns that having a smaller fleet may increase the risk it won't be able to carry out all its missions.
A new report to Congress pitching the Air Force’s 10-year fighter jet plan is missing key details and explanations, raising ...