The United States Air Force (USAF), including the Air National Guard, remains the world’s largest air force, fielding 2,094 fourth and fifth-generation fighter and close air support (CAS) aircraft. Yet, despite its formidable size, the service is facing a disturbing readiness crisis, with mission-capable rates hitting their lowest levels in over a decade. According to … Continue reading F-15EX ‘Defeats’ F-22 & F-35 Fighters In Mission-Capable Rates As U.S. Air Force Grapples With Readiness Crisis