The Pentagon is considering purchasing new fourth-gen Boeing F-15EXs in addition to fifth-gen Lockheed Martin F-35s in order to more quickly replace the Air Force's aging fighter fleet. Where did this scenario come from, and what's the rationale behind it?

Congressional and Air Force reporter Vivienne Machi joins John for this wide-ranging conversation.

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