The Air Force hopes its Venom experiments will allow it to more quickly develop self-flying drone wingmen known as CCAs.
The Air Force cut its planned F-35 and F-15EX purchases in 2025 by six apiece due to budgetary constraints, as well as delays to F-35 upgrades.
Ukraine is awaiting the delivery of F-16s, which will increase military pressure on Russia, from its allies.
The U.S. Air Force would receive enough money to buy 51 F-35As in fiscal 2024 under the compromise defense spending bill lawmakers released.
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