US EditionTrump announces new fighter jet mission at Michigan air base alongside Gov. Whitmer
- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump revealed plans for 21 new F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets to replace the retiring A-10 Warthogs at the Air National Guard installation near Detroit.
- This announcement followed years of lobbying by Michigan officials, including Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, to secure a new mission after fears arose that the aging A-10 fleet's retirement could threaten the base's future.
- Selfridge, located 30 miles north of Detroit, supports about 5,000 personnel and generates an estimated $850 million economic impact, with projects underway to upgrade facilities for larger aircraft like the F-15EX.
- Trump announced that, as commander in chief, he is proud to share that 21 new F-15EX fighter jets—considered the best globally—will soon be assigned to Selfridge Air National Guard Base, ensuring the facility remains a key asset in North American defense. The aircraft are expected to begin arriving in fiscal year 2028.
- This new fighter mission aims to secure Selfridge’s long-term role in national defense and economy, minimizing job losses despite the A-10 retirement, and representing a bipartisan win celebrated by local leaders.
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Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer had nowhere to hide when President Donald Trump called her to the podium to address National Guardsmen in Michigan on Tuesday. Whitmer met Trump at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in southeast Michigan, where the president stopped during his 100 days celebration to announce that the base, which was at risk of shutting down, would receive a new fighter squadron. During his remarks, Trump thanked the gov…
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In a warmly received visit to Michigan, President Trump was greeted by Governor Gretchen Whitmer at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Harrison Township. It was a momentous occasion, marking the successful approval of federal funding for an air base Whitmer had long championed. This marked a strategic triumph given that Whitmer had long pursued this funding for the upgrade of the Selfridge Air National Guard Base, situated near Detroit. On thi…
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