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USAF's Plan to Retire Over 1,000 Aircraft Sparks National Security Debate

In an ambitious move to modernize its fleet, the USAF's proposal to phase out over 1,000 of its aged helicopters and various aircraft categories has prompted national security concerns among Congress members.

Discovered 2024-04-16T08:01:19.180240-07:00 | 2024-04-16T08:01:19.180240-07:00

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