U.S. Gathers the Most Air Power in the Mideast Since the 2003 Iraq Invasion
The Wall Street Journal | February 18, 2026
Air Superiority: It Takes More Fighters
Since the end of the Cold War, Air Force resource shortfalls have hit the fighter inventory hard. Fewer tails carry more sortie demand, which is a recipe for burnout. It’s time for a course correction. We explore this crucial topic with Brig. Gen. Shannon “Sinjin” Smith, Commander of the Idaho Air National Guard.
The US Air Force needs to buy hundreds of sixth-gen fighters and bombers to be ready for a China fight, airpower experts say
Business Insider | February 12, 2026
Report: The US Air Force needs at least 200 B-21 Raider stealth bombers to counter China
Aerospace Global News | February 12, 2026
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