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Ep. 52: Rebuilding America's Defense Industrial Base

Crossing the Valley

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Navigating Congressional Challenges in Air Force Modernization

This chapter examines the difficulties the Air Force encounters in phasing out its A-10 aircraft due to Congressional resistance tied to job preservation. It highlights the implications of this opposition on modernization initiatives and the intricate interplay of lobbying and political pressures affecting defense spending.

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