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US Air Force wants 1,558 fighters for low-risk wars. Can it get there?

The Air Force warns that having a smaller fleet may increase the risk it won't be able to carry out all its missions.
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US Air Force says it needs 1,500 more fighters to meet future threats

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