Proposals aim for American air superiority

(The Center Square) – Dominance in national air power defense would be enhanced through three proposals awaiting action in the Committee on Armed Services, says senators from North Carolina and New Hampshire and some of their colleagues. Expanded fighter aircraft production, retention of mid-career Air Force aviators, and a program to “correct the most acute pilot manning challenges for the Air Force” have been brought together led by Sens. Ted Budd, R-N.C., and Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H. Shaheen said getting serious about China’s influence is pivotal; Budd said military superiority is tied to the air. “The future of American military dominance relies on maintaining our air superiority, and the path forward is clear – rebuild our Defense Industrial Base through restoring our combat aircraft forces and retaining experienced aviators,” Budd said. “We cannot afford to fall behind China, and that is why Senator Shaheen and I have brought forward a robust, bipart