US EditionDonald Trump says Selfridge will receive new fighters. What's replacing the base's A-10s
- On April 29, 2025, President Donald Trump revealed that Selfridge, located in Michigan, will be equipped with a squadron of 21 F-15EX Eagle II aircraft to succeed the retiring A-10 Warthog fleet.
- This decision follows years of bipartisan lobbying by Michigan officials to secure a new fighter mission and address concerns about the base's future amid A-10 retirements starting in 2026.
- The Boeing-built F-15EX jets boast a 29,500-pound payload, can fly at 1,875 mph with a 3,450-mile range, and engage targets from farther away than other U.S. Fighters, with arrivals expected in fiscal year 2028.
- Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer called the announcement a 'huge, bipartisan win' that will grow Michigan's $850 million base-related economy and support around 30,000 state jobs.
- The addition of the F-15EX jets, along with 12 KC-46A tankers arriving by 2029, will modernize Selfridge's fleet and secure its role in national defense and regional economic stability.
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Whitmer Met With Trump Before Speech To National Guard Members - Patriot Newsfeed
In a political climate defined by deep division, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and President Donald Trump offered a rare — and surprisingly warm — display of bipartisan cooperation during Trump’s visit to Selfridge Air National Guard Base this week. Appearing together on the tarmac and again at a military event celebrating Trump’s 100th day in office, the two leaders struck a tone that blended political civility with mutual respect — a far …
Trump: 21 F-15EX fighters will replace retiring A-10s at Selfridge ANG Base
Selfridge Air National Guard Base, MI is poised to receive a replacement fighter squadron after its fleet of A-10 Warthogs retire over the next few years, President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced yesterday. “Today I’ve come in person to lay to rest any doubts about Selfridge’s future and the vital role it will play in our national defense,” Trump said in remarks during a visit to the base. “As commander in chief, I am proud t…
Trump greets Whitmer with a gift — new jets for Michigan airbase
HARRISON TOWNSHIP — President Donald Trump announced a new fighter jet mission for an Air National Guard base in Michigan on Tuesday, allaying fears that the base could close and delivering a win for a longtime antagonist, Democratic Gov. Gretchen…
Trump Announces 21 New Fighter Jets for Selfridge Air National Guard Base
President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Michigan will receive 21 new F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets as replacements for 21 retiring A-10 Warthog aircraft. “I’ve come in person to lay to rest any doubts about Selfridge’s future and the vital role it will play in our national defense,” Trump said in a speech at the base. Trump was visiting Michigan to celebrate the first 100 days of his second term i…
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