Chuck Hagel actually said...

If confirmed, I will assess the strike fighter capability mix, the progress of the F-35, and the state of the F/A-18 production line to determine if a gap exists and evaluate the options to address it for feasibility and affordability.

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Hagel plans to evaluate the strike fighter capabilities and production gaps.

01/30/2013

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