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The Next Generation Bomber: Global reach, global power—the ability to yield strategic effects by striking targets anywhere in the world at anytime—is the core mission of the US Air Force’s long range strike fleet
Recapitalizing the Air Force Fleet: Modernizing the legacy fleet and acquiring new aircraft is an essential element of maximizing the efficiency and effectiveness of the US Air Force. The fleet currently averages nearly a quarter of a century in age and this figure is currently projected to increase. This is not a sustainable trend and must be reversed through substantial investment in recapitalization accounts.
Air Force Aerial Refueling: The US Air Force’s preeminent position among the world’s air arms is exemplified in many areas. One of the most critical is the ability to project and sustain assets around the globe through aerial refueling. However, substantial elements of the tanker fleet are nearly a half century old and require rapid replacement through the KC-X initiative.
Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance: The ability to find, fix, and track targets and items of interest is one of the most critical capabilities that the Air Force provides to the joint team. Current operations in Afghanistan and Iraq have seen dramatic increases in the quality, sustainability, and volume of these capabilities. This trend needs to continue to ensure that the Air Force and the joint team will be able to engage successfully in the future.

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