From Defpro:
08:40 GMT, May 8, 2009 ARLINGTON, Va. | The Air Force Association (AFA) today urged Congress to reverse the deep cuts to vital Air Force systems in the 2010 Defense Budget to protect essential USAF capabilities. In its independent role, Congress must carefully consider the impact of these crucial decisions on core USAF functions as part of the overall national defense strategy.
The proposed FY10 Defense budget will have a significant impact on the defense industrial base as it recommends terminating or delaying nine key aerospace programs which are essential for the defense of our nation. The programs include: C-17 airlifter (terminate), F-22 fighter (terminate), Next Generation Bomber (delay), Combat Search and Rescue - X (terminate), Transformational Satellite program [TSAT] (terminate), Joint Air to Surface Missile - JASM (terminate), procurement of the Airborne Laser (terminate), C-27 transport (cut the buy by over 50%), Presidential Helicopter (terminate).
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My Comment: The U.S. Airforce clearly does not feel comfortable with the proposed FY10 Defense budget when it comes to what types of programs will be funded.