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GENERAL September 14, 2026

USAF Fighter Force Is Growing — The Pilot Pipeline Isn’t


The Air Force wants to dramatically rebuild its fighter force, with a stated goal of 1,558 crewed fighters by 2035. But a new Congressional Research Service report highlights a major problem: the service is already dealing with pilot and maintainer shortages, limited training time, an aging fleet, and other readiness constraints.

What do you think? Can the Air Force produce enough fighter pilots for future growth? Is pilot production or pilot retention the bigger problem? Can the Air Force grow the force without sacrificing experience? Let us know in the comments below!

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