US budget request for 2015 makes stark reading
As had been widely expected, the latest US Air Force budget requests have recommended the complete retirement of the A-10 Thunderbolt II attack and U-2S reconnaissance aircraft. Senior officials claim that retiring the A-10 fleet saves $3.5 billion over five years and accelerates the long-standing modernization plan. The service says it will also mothball nearly 30 airlift aircraft and 24 strategic airlifters will be reassigned to the backup inventory.
For more details see the May issue of Combat Aircraft, on sale soon.
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