F-16 Fighting Falcon. Image: Staff Sgt. Keith James (U.S. Air Force)
Foxtrot Alpha: America’s Fighter Fleets Are in Terrible Shape but Mattis Wants Them Ready to Fight in One Year
U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis has ordered this of the armed services: get your fighter jets ready for action. Mattis has instructed the services he wants four out of five fighter jets ready for combat within one year—which is a far cry from current levels.
The number would go a long way toward restoring America’s aging and somewhat dilapidated fighter fleet, but it is also an audacious, possibly even hopeless goal that will require more time, attention, money and resources than the services can currently spare.
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WNU Editor: I will be impressed if this is accomplished.
