A recent report from the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) highlights significant readiness issues within the US Air Force's aerial refueling fleet. The fleet has consistently failed to meet availability and mission-capability targets between 2019 and 2025. Key contributing factors include aging aircraft, a lack of spare parts, maintenance difficulties, and a shortage of technical expertise, all of which are raising questions about the US's ability to sustain military operations, particularly in the context of strategic competition with China. AI
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