File photo of two U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors as they fly over the Nevada Test and Training Range, Nev., March 3, 2011. The F-22 pilots are assigned to the 49th Fighter Wing. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class George Goslin
Air Force Leaders Pump F-35, F-22 Before Budget -- Aol Defense
PENTAGON: Two of the Air Force's senior leaders argued today that fifth generation aircraft like the F-22 and the F-35 are needed for anti-access operations in what looked like a last-minute service effort to bolster the expensive systems before the 2013 budget is released.
Lt. Gen. Christopher Miller, deputy chief of staff for strategic plans and programs, and Maj. Gen. Noel "Tom" Jones, director for operation capability requirements, told reporters that improving anti-aircraft missile systems require fifth-gen planes. The two senior Air Force leaders also referenced "anti-access" environments, a term which is closely associated with China and the AirSea Battle concept.
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Update: Air Force Leaders Say Strategy Calls for F-22, F-35 Capabilities -- US Department of Defense
My Comment: As expected, everyone is now positioning themselves to protect their favorite military programs .... the Air Force included.
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