The number of US Air Force squadrons will increase by a quarter.

US Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson said that the United States of America intends to significantly strengthen its air force, by increasing the combat squadrons from 312 to 386 (+ 25%). This should happen within the next 7-12 years, which will increase the military potential of the US Armed Forces.

"In order to meet the world as it is, with rapidly developing adversaries, those BBCs we need must have 25% more operational squadrons in 2025-2030 years than now", - stressed Wilson.

Who exactly does the US Air Force minister mean by opponents of the United States of America, is not reported, but it is obvious that we are talking about Russia and the PRC, as today these countries are actively improving and expanding their air forces.

"The United States is well aware that to date the US Air Force is not leading. By increasing squadrons, the US wants to "crush" the Russian military security services, but given the fact that the Pentagon has become accustomed to acting in the offensive, there is nothing to counter the Russian military aircraft and air defense assets, at least for the next two decades ", - said the analyst Avia.pro.