Seriously, a1bill.... Who was crowing over the 31 "extra" Navy jets in PB17, which was in fact the reversal of a staggering cutback in the (never published or reported) POM? Who was blithely dismissing the idea that the USAF might have a big cutback in PB17 and move the money into F-15s and F-16s?
I recall at the time about the USN increase being a 'click bait' from Av week and another reason why we should take what they write with caution. I assume the latest increase is legit?
re the teens, what are you on about, are you trying to say upgrade plans a new thing? There is a total defence money budget cut, You are welcome to post how money has been moved. I would be interested to read it.
Meanwhile in the real world