On the recordFebruary 6, 2018
The Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) required the Air Force to maintain a minimum of 1,900 fighter aircraft, of which at least 1,100 would be combat coded.
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McCain discusses requirements for Air Force fighter aircraft as per NDAA.
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