The U.S. Air Force Has a Fighter Problem It Never Saw Coming

The U.S. Air Force Has a Fighter Problem It Never Saw Coming

Summary and Key Points: The U.S. Air Force currently fields around 1,610 fighter jets, dominated by older, non-stealth models like the F-16C. -With readiness levels alarmingly low—only 62 percent of aircraft mission-capable—this raises concerns about America’s ability to achieve air superiority against formidable adversaries like China or Russia. -Advanced enemy defenses and the limited availability […] The post The U.S. Air Force Has a Fighter …