The plan to “concurrently test and produce” the Joint Strike Fighter does not sit well with the Government Accountability Office. In recent testimony before the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, Michael Sullivan, GAO’s director of acquisition and sourcing management, claims that similar development strategies on other programs have led to cost overruns and delays. He says it’s a case of lack of maturity in program designs, something that only comes through extensive testing. In response to questions, Sullivan asserted simply, “We think that they should fly before they buy.”
The Air Force Historical Foundation has recognized two Air Force B-2 Spirit bomber wings among the winners of its 2025-2026 prestigious annual awards, selecting both for their part in Operation Midnight Hammer, the daring raid on Iran’s fortified nuclear weapons sites.
