Air Force To Redirect Future U-2 Mods Funding To Global Hawk Upgrades

By James Drew / March 10, 2014 at 6:18 PM
More than $182 million in funds appropriated in fiscal years 2012, 2013 and 2014 for U-2 spy plane modification and development remains unspent, according to budget figures released by the Air Force. In a March 7 email to InsideDefense.com , service spokeswoman Capt. Erika Yepsen provided figures to break down how much money has been apportioned for work on the soon-to-be-retired U-2 Dragon Lady fleet versus how much has actually been spent. It is likely that the majority of the...

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