In the announcement, Perry also re-emphasized his support for the Texas ANG’s 147th Fighter Wing and its F-16s, which are slated to be moved under the Pentagon’s BRAC recommendations.
While the Pentagon has signaled its intent to scale technology, field new systems faster, and work more with nontraditional vendors, a new report identifies persistent manufacturing capacity, resourcing, workforce, and modernization challenges that could hinder its ability to deliver on those goals.