Air Force execs call for fifth-gen planes
January 27th, 2012
Two senior leaders at the Air Force argued that fifth generation aircraft like the F-22 and the F-35 are needed for anti-access operations, AOL Defense reported. Lt. Gen. Christopher Miller, deputy chief of staff for strategic plans and programs, and Maj. Gen. Noel "Tom" Jones, director for operation capability requirements, told reporters that improving anti-aircraft missile systems require fifth-gen planes. The two senior Air Force leaders also referenced "anti-access" environments, a term which is closely associated with China and the AirSea Battle concept.



