Defense One

Buying 300 advanced aircraft by 2030 would require ideal conditions from Congress, industry.

An ambitious Air Force plan to acquire hundreds more advanced fighter jets for homeland defense over the next decade would require a blank check from Congress and expanding the tactical aircraft ...
The Aviationist

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 jets. The U.S. Air Force needs a total of 1,558 ...
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What Happens To Used Fighter Jets Retired By The USAF?

When a fighter jet reaches the end of its service life with the U.S. Air Force, disposing of it isn't as simple as parking it in a hangar and walking away. These high-performance machines are built ...
Flightglobal

US Air Force projects need for 1,558 combat fighters by 2035, requiring significant expansion of current fleet

The US Air Force (USAF) says it needs to significantly expand its fleet of fighter aircraft to meet global security requirements. In an analysis report obtained by FlightGlobal, the USAF projects it ...
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The US Air Force Wants More Fighter Jets for “Low-Risk” Battlefields

The Air Force is trying to devote greater resources to “low-risk” conflicts—in other words, opponents without meaningful air defenses. The US Air Force wants thousands of fighter jets to fight ...