Senior Air Force officials recently delivered a stark message to U.S. lawmakers, emphasizing the critical need for modernizing their forces to effectively address the evolving threats posed by China and other adversaries. During a House committee hearing, Department of the Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall, along with top-ranking military leaders from the Air Force and Space Force, expressed deep concerns about the pressing timeline for enhancing military capabilities.
Kendall underscored the urgency of the situation, stating, 'Time is my greatest concern — we are in a race for military technological superiority with a capable pacing challenge.' He further emphasized the gravity of the situation by stating, 'Our cushion is gone — we are out of time.'
