The Air Force said in a report to Congress that it needs to add about 300 more combat-coded fighters to be able to carry out its missions with low risk. (Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook/Air Force) The Air ...
From the F-22 to the T-38, these USAF jets in 2026 are decades older than their pilots—yet remain vital to American airpower ...
Key Points and Summary - Boeing’s F-47 (NGAD) contract starts around 185 jets—about $108M each—but that baseline may be too small. -With F-35A mission-capable rates near 52% and only 143 combat-coded ...
Key Points and Summary - The Air Force plans to modernize early Block 20 F-22s—once training jets—adding open mission systems, improved stealth coatings, EW upgrades, and AIM-9X/AIM-120D/AIM-260 ...