The Navy is projecting a peak department-wide strike fighter shortfall of 100 aircraft, a lower figure than earlier estimates due to mitigation measures such as the purchase of more Super Hornets and the use of attrition aircraft, but service officials noted the number is "fluid" and could change. "I believe we have done some very good work in using attrition aircraft and transitioning squadrons," Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Gary Roughead said today during testimony before the Senate Armed Services...
