Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton A. Schwartz tells Air Force Magazine USAF will no longer use traditional force-sizing metrics-tactical fighter wings, fighter wing equivalents, or combat wings-but will instead use the number of platforms by category, such as high-performance or strike aircraft, to fit DOD’s current operational scenarios.
BAE Systems has received a contract from Lockheed Martin to install an upgraded Block 4 electronic warfare system into new F-35 Joint Strike Fighters, as well as to retrofit some older jets.
