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To: metmom

The US operates 800+ f-16s, over 2000 are operational around the world, and Ukraine is getting 43 f-16s none from the US. Most of the equipment sent to Ukraine is surplus. Much of the ammunition is no longer used by US and/or expired or expiring.

Eviscerate is quite the claim


8 posted on 03/28/2024 4:35:43 AM PDT by blitz128
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To: blitz128
The US operates 800+ f-16s, over 2000 are operational around the world, and Ukraine is getting 43 f-16s none from the US. Most of the equipment sent to Ukraine is surplus. Much of the ammunition is no longer used by US and/or expired or expiring.

Yup, its even worse, Air Force is retiring military planes, helicopters and predator drones rather than handing them over to Ukraine.

US Air Force pursues major aircraft retirements in 2024

The Air Force wants to retire 310 aircraft, including 42 A-10 Warthogs, as part of its fiscal 2024 budget to free up money for its modernization programs.

https://www.defensenews.com/air/2023/03/13/us-air-force-pursues-major-aircraft-retirements-in-2024/

19 posted on 03/28/2024 5:48:20 AM PDT by tlozo ( Better to Die on Your Feet than Live on Your Knees )
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