The Aircraft Replacing The F-15
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JULY 19, 2025
The United States Air Force will use a mix of fighter aircraft, namely the F-15EX, F-22, F-35, and F-16 to fill the role of steadily retiring F-15C/D and F-15Es. The aging Eagle air superiority fighters are being rotated out of various bases, including Kadena Air Base in Japan. F-16s are being used as a cost-effective way to maintain airpower while the number of F-15EX and other platforms are increased later on.
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