Number: RS22875
Title: Navy-Marine Corps Strike-Fighter Shortfall: Background and Options for Congress
Authors: Christopher Bolkcom, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division 
Abstract: Members of Congress this year have expressed concern about a projected inventory shortfall in Navy and Marine Corps strike-fighters. Some industry sources believe the shortfall is likely to be much larger than Navy projections. Options for addressing the shortfall include extending strike-fighter service lives and increasing planned procurement of strike-fighters.
Pages: 6
Date: August 1, 2008