Boeing's F-15EX Eagle II Can Carry 30,000 Pounds of Bombs and Missiles

Summary: Despite the U.S. Air Force's reluctance, Congress is pushing for the purchase of an additional two dozen F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets, increasing the planned fleet to 122.

F-15EX Eagle II Debate: Key Points You Need To Know 

-Originally, the Air Force intended to buy 144 F-15EXs but reduced this number to allocate funds to other programs, proposing a cap of 98 in its latest budget.

-Congress's insistence reflects concerns over potential future conflicts with near-peer adversaries like China or Russia...