USAF denies buying 72 more 4th gen. fighters

A U.S. Air Force spokesman has denied a story that the service plans to buy 72 new F-15s or F-16s.

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“At this time the air force has no plans to acquire 72 new F-15s or F-16s, although the air force is always looking at options to be prepared for a dynamic global security environment.”

The view was echoed by outgoing acquisition chief Bill LaPlante.

“That story was news to me,” said LaPlante.

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