Defense PolicyMay 22, 2026· Breaking Defense

Inside Sen. Ted Budd’s plan to boost airpower, pilot retention

North Carolina Sen. Ted Budd explains why he recently introduced three bills intended to boost US fighter inventory and improve pilot retention.

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