‘Fight to Win’: The U.S. Air Force Is Undergoing a Transformation

‘Fight to Win’: The U.S. Air Force Is Undergoing a Transformation

Key Points and Summary – The U.S. Air Force is undergoing a “radical retooling” to win a future war against a peer adversary. This new doctrine involves “divesting” (retiring) legacy aircraft to shrink its fighter fleet from seven types to just two (F-35, F-47) and its bomber fleet from four to two (B-21, B-52J). A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II takes off at RAF Lakenheath, England, Sept. 16, 2024. The 48th Fighter Wing dedicates allotted fly…