Aaron Mehta writes the project will add new weapons to Raptor fighter jets and update the fleet’s electronic protection system.
The requested program cut is part of a $4.3 billion Air Force reprogramming plan, according to the publication.
Mehta reports the Senate Armed Services Committee delayed approval of the Air Force’s request to cut $41 million from an F-16 upgrade initiative, while the House Armed Services Committee deferred a $5.8 million funding cut in intercontinental ballistic missiles program.
House appropriators postponed their decision on cutting $1.03 billion in funds allocated for military aircraft spares acquisition, according to Defense News.