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Air Force Plans Major Expansion of F-15EX Fleet as Defense Spending Rises
The U.S. Air Force now plans to buy 267 F-15EX fighter jets, more than doubling its previous projection, as the fiscal 2027 budget seeks broader procurement and sustainment increases.
Key Takeaways
- The Air Force now plans to buy 267 F-15EX fighters, up from a previous plan for 129.
- Fiscal 2027 would include 24 F-15EXs and 38 F-35As under a much larger Air Force budget.
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