IMO unspoken driver Air Force recapitalizaion problems mirrors navy - too many platforms not suitable for indopac theatre. F35 designed for euro theatre, doesn'

IMO unspoken driver Air Force recapitalizaion problems mirrors navy - too many platforms not suitable for indopac theatre. F35 designed for euro theatre, doesn't have non tanking range for indopac. No reason to double down on inadequate hardware when ngad / b21 on the horizon. Hence US trying to plug longer range lo mix f15ex that can serve as missile truck for future hi mix ngad fighters. And drones. Meanwhile current Air Force mix / Force composition enough for other adversaries even with less airframes. In interim, brass of different branches still going to fight for funding even though much of what's available to acquire is not optimal for what is needed.