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Apparently the Air Force is planning a new fighter program[1], which I guess is subsequent to the F-35 program.

I wonder where the money to pay for this program will come from. My understanding, which may be wrong, is that interest payments and social spending is going to significantly reduce what can be spent on defense. Corrections are welcome.

[1] https://www.defenseone.com/business/2023/05/usaf-opens-biddi...

Edit: Delete redundant phrase.