The anti-noise crowd around Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz., are on notice that the base’s noise level will increase, while 38 Air National Guard F-16s use Davis-Monthan for their home base during runway resurfacing at the Tucson Airport. Earlier this month, some residents near the base developed a list of recommendations they hope would reduce noise at Davis-Monthan caused by the base’s A-10s. In an effort to preempt noise complaints from local residents, reports the Arizona Daily Star, Davis-Monthan released an increased noise advisory. The Tucson Citizen noted that the level of noise generated by the engine of an F-16 is nine decibels louder than an A-10. The Air Guard’s 162nd Fighter Wing plans to use the base from Sept. 15-Oct. 20. Fair warning
The rate of building B-21 bombers would speed up if the fiscal 2026 defense budget passes. But it remains unclear how much capacity would be added, and whether the Air Force would simply build the bombers faster, or buy more.
