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USAF seeks 22% fighter fleet expansion to 1,558 jets by 2035
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Ryan Finnerty2025-10-30T16:32:00
The US Air Force requires a 22% expansion of its fighter fleet to 1,558 aircraft by 2035, up from 1,271 currently, according to an analysis report obtained by FlightGlobal that cites global security requirements and an ageing inventory as major impediments to the goal.
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