National Security Journal on MSN

The U.S. Air Force’s B-52J Bomber Crisis

The U.S. Air Force’s ambitious B-52J modernization program, intended to keep the bomber flying until the 2050s, is in serious ...
Defense News on MSN

US Air Force wants 1,558 fighters for low-risk wars. Can it get there?

The Air Force warns that having a smaller fleet may increase the risk it won't be able to carry out all its missions.
The Aviationist on MSN

USAF Aims for 1,558 Combat Jets by Ten Years, Eyes Higher F-35 and F-15EX Output

An unclassified U.S. Air Force report, mandated by the 2025 NDAA, included figures of the required combat fleet, calling for an increase of nearly 300 ...