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

US Air Force officials and experts have long been concerned the fleet is shrinking and aging as China's grows and advances.

After massive developments in PLA aviation over the past year, it’s time for many observers to update their priors.

A new US Air Force report to Congress says 1,558 combat-ready jets are needed, requiring faster F-15EX and F-35A production ...

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A new report to Congress pitching the Air Force’s 10-year fighter jet plan is missing key details and explanations, raising ...

The US Air Force requires a 22% expansion of its fighter fleet to 1,558 aircraft by 2035, up from 1,271 currently, according ...

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