The Air Force is examining the appropriate mix of fighter aircraft to inform the F-16 radar modernization plan in preparation for the fiscal year 2018 budget request submission, according to a recent report signed by Pentagon acquisition chief Frank Kendall. In the May 26 report sent to lawmakers and reviewed by Inside the Pentagon , Kendall noted that the "Air Force is studying the appropriate mix of fighter aircraft to meet mission requirements taking into account the F-35A procurement ramp...
