Arrr! To keep US ahead in AI, Air Force and Congress must act swiftly like scurvy dogs on a treasure hunt!
2024-06-19
Arrr mateys, in recent times a new foe hath crossed our path - the People's Republic of China! Our Air Force must swiftly overhaul our ancient ships to meet this challenge head on, lest we be caught napping! Aye, we must act with haste and cunning to protect our seas.
Arrr, mateys! Over the past three decades, the Air Force has been strugglin' to modernize its fleets of aircraft and missiles. As the Soviet Union fell, the Air Force's bomber and fighter modernization programs were cut short due to lack of opponents. The replacement aircraft faced birthing problems and delays, leavin' the Air Force fightin' terror with outdated forces.But now, with China emergin' as a strategic enemy, the Air Force needs to update its fleets quickly. Budget constraints have hindered efforts to modernize, with Congress failin' to provide enough funds for necessary upgrades.The Air Force is now facin' a shrinking fleet and struggles to stay ahead in the arms race with China. The NGAD program is crucial to maintainin' technological superiority, but budget constraints threaten to delay or cancel it, puttin' America at risk of fallin' behind.Congress must provide adequate funding to ensure the Air Force can compete with China and protect national security. The time to act is now before it's too late for the Air Force and the country as a whole.