The Air Force can't afford to go big on either modernization or readiness at current funding levels, creating a stalemate in which both are already being suboptimized, said Ravi Chaudhary, the now former Air Force assistant secretary for energy, installations and environment. His candid analysis of the Air Force’s outlook comes after officials warned last year the fiscal year 2026 request would be more repressed than prior budgets, foreshadowing tough choices ahead regarding the future force structure, sustainment and operations...
