US Air Force to cut $2 billion of investments in aircraft in FY2025
The F-35 multirole aircraft will be among the platforms to have reduced investments over the next fiscal year. (Photo: USAF)
The reduction will impact several procurements and improvement programmes involving airlift, combat, tactical and strategic aircraft, as well as helicopters.
The US Air Force (USAF) has planned to cut $2 billion of the investments in the acquisition of new platforms and modernisation efforts of in-service systems despite nearly half of the branch’s aircraft fleet having passed its design service life.
Announced on 11 March, the USAF’s $217.5 billion budget request for FY2025 earmarked $19.8 billion for aircraft procurement and upgrade efforts. For covering the same area in FY2024, the service proposed a $22 billion fund.
Performing the duties of under secretary of the USAF, Kristyn Jones claimed during a recent press conference that the budget request “sustains the modernisation
Access this article and other Decisive Edge Newsletter news content with a free basic account
Create account
You will also get one free Premium News article each week
Already have an account? Log in
More from Decisive Edge Newsletter
-
![China unveils new military kit and demonstrates technological prowess]()
China unveils new military kit and demonstrates technological prowess
From the J-35A twin-engine fighter and the CH-7 stealth surveillance platform, to the Smart-configuration Support UAV and JARI-USV-A unmanned surface vessel, China has been showcasing its ability to project military power through recent technological innovations.
-
![I/ITSEC 2024: Babcock Immersive Training Experience debuts in US]()
I/ITSEC 2024: Babcock Immersive Training Experience debuts in US
Named BITE, the system simulates the battlefield environment with multiple sensorial stimuli.
-
![What Saudi Arabia’s GCAP involvement could mean for the UK]()
What Saudi Arabia’s GCAP involvement could mean for the UK
Analysts have said that making space for the country in the sixth-gen fighter aircraft initiative could give the UK a chance to ease the financial burden of the aircraft’s development.
-
![Rheinmetall locks in $950 million purchase of US company to strengthen position]()
Rheinmetall locks in $950 million purchase of US company to strengthen position
Rheinmetall is working to open up the US market and the potential billions of dollars on offer. In order to get in the door it has purchased engineering company Loc Performance Products.
-
![I/ITSEC 2024: US Army and University of Southern California to develop portable ship simulator]()
I/ITSEC 2024: US Army and University of Southern California to develop portable ship simulator
The solution will enable training soldiers for multi-domain operations.
-
![Romania signs for 1,059 Otokar Cobra II vehicles]()
Romania signs for 1,059 Otokar Cobra II vehicles
The deal was signed after Otokar became the last bidder standing. The first 278 vehicles will be manufactured in Turkey and the rest built in Romania.
