Congress is allowing the Air Force to move the EC-130H Compass Call's equipment onto a "more operationally effective and survivable airborne platform" using fiscal year 2017 funds, but will let the service buy only two new Compass Call aircraft at first to ensure the platform meets combatant command needs. If so, the Air Force can proceed to buy the other eight of the 10-aircraft fleet. Congressional authorizers want to put $165.7 million toward the effort, including $37.1 million for research,...
