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Read. Follow. Verify.House Subcommittee Hearing on 2018 Air Force Budget for Bombers, Tankers, and Airlift
Record date · January 1, 2018
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What This Bill Does
The House Subcommittee on Seapower and held a hearing to review the Air Force's 2018 budget request for major aircraft programs. The discussion focused on the modernization of bombers, tankers, and airlift fleets, as well as concerns regarding military readiness and the impact of budget .
This hearing sets the legislative oversight framework for the 2018 Air Force budget, directly influencing the funding and development timelines for critical military aircraft programs like the B-21 bomber and KC-46A tanker.
Who It Affects
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U.S. Air Force
The Air Force is the primary agency responsible for executing the budget and programs discussed in the hearing.
Defense Contractors
Companies involved in the production of the B-21, KC-46A, and C-130H programs are affected by the budget allocations and oversight decisions.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on May 25, 2017, to review the Fiscal Year 2018 Air Force budget request.
- The budget includes increased investment in the B-21 long-range strike bomber program.
- The budget includes continued investment in the procurement of KC-46A tankers.
- The budget includes plans to modernize the legacy C-130H tactical airlift fleet.
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- The budget includes plans to recapitalize the Presidential aircraft fleet.
- Chairman Wittman expressed concern regarding the impact of sequestration on military readiness.
- The KC-46A tanker program is experiencing delays and a compressed testing schedule.
- The Air Force leadership described the current fleet as one of the busiest, smallest, oldest, and least ready in history.
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