Can the fighter force hold its edge?

Article Abstract:

The ability of the US Air Force to dominate the skies in future battlefields has become uncertain due to the threats posed by advanced foreign fighters and surface-to-air missiles. During the 1990s, defense procurement was significantly reduced, resulting in aging aircraft which will severely limit the scope of US military operations. At present, the US Air Force is upgrading its aging fighter force until replacements are able to reach squadron service.

International politics, Dept of the Air Force

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Two decades of stealth

Article Abstract:

The US Air Force continues to center its strategies on stealth technology 20 years after the first flight of the F-117 Nighthawk stealth fighter in 1981. The capabilities of the F-117 and the plans for future stealth development are discussed.

Government domestic functions, National Defense, Analysis, Planning, Equipment and supplies, History, Stealth aircraft, Stealth technology, F-117 (Aircraft)

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The F/A-22 force forms up

Article Abstract:

The US Air Force's new fighter, F/A-22 Raptor, is headed towards operational status. The operational testing is the main hurdle before a fighter is certified ready for combat duty, and a study is conducted to determine whether it is truly of operational type.

Product development, Science & research, Management dynamics, Research, Management, Testing, Company business management

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