Originally Posted by
Excargodog
Anyone on active duty now will quite possibly retire and die before the USAF procurement system actually fields a new weapon system Started today. They have been working the follow-on tanker to the KC-135 since the late 60s and it’s still a fustercluck.
Let's not forget acquiring the B-21, re-engining the B-52 and acquiring the new LRSO missile. All needed IMHO but a lot of taxpayer dollars nonetheless.