US Air Force Faces Challenges in Maintaining Air Superiority
TL;DR
The U.S. Air Force is shifting focus from counterterrorism to deterring China and Russia, investing in stealth, AI, autonomous systems, and modular platforms, with key upgrades including the B-52, the new F-47 fighter, and the B-21 bomber, while retiring older aircraft to modernize its fleet for future conflicts.
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