Pentagon Unveils Bold Plans to Modernize Defense, Strengthen Alliances, and Streamline Workforce
Story by Maryann Pugh • 17h
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Defense announced a series of developments aimed at addressing pressing challenges across air mobility, regional security, and critical alliances, underscoring its priority to modernize, adapt, and enhance the nation’s military capabilities in an increasingly complex global environment.
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Air Force Gen. Randall Reed, commander of U.S. Transportation Command (Transcom), emphasized the importance of recapitalizing key elements of the military’s air mobility fleet on Tuesday, March 25, during testimony before the House Armed Services Committee. Highlighting the aging KC-135 Stratotanker, which has served for more than six decades, Reed stressed the long-term need for uninterrupted modernization as the KC-46 Pegasus continues its incremental replacement of the fleet.
“The average age of the remaining KC-135 fleet will be 67 years old, even after the Air Force accepts the final contracted KC-46,” Reed explained. He noted that “the start of a recapitalization plan is due for our airlift fleet,” particularly the C-5 Galaxy and C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, to ensure continued readiness.
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