Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., vigorously disagreed at a May 14 hearing on future necessary levels of F-22 Raptors. Senior Airman Christopher L. Ingersoll / Air ForceSenator Spars With Gates On F-22 Levels -- Air Force Times
An internal Pentagon study on the American military’s tactical aircraft needs concluded 260 F-22 fighters are needed for future missions, Sen. Saxby Chambliss said.
The Georgia Republican cited the Defense Department’s recent “TacAir Optimization Study” in criticizing Defense Secretary Robert Gates’ decision to cap Raptor production at 187 jets.
Gates has said repeatedly since announcing a raft of major program decisions April 6, including capping F-22 production, that “no military need exists” for more than 187 Raptors.
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