The US Congress has prevented the USAF from taking further actions to retire the U-2 this year, but this will likely be only a temporary reprieve.
NASA ER-2
KEEP THE U-2 BY DOWNSIZING THE OPERATION?
The U-2 is facing retirement but could a reduced operation be retained?
DOD SAYS U-2 RETIREMENT WILL SAVE $600 MILLION PER YEAR
The DOD has told Congress that retirement of the U-2 fleet will save $600 million annually. Meanwhile, actions to retire the Dragon Lady fleet have already begun, although NASA wants to keep its two ER-2 research aircraft in service. The Pentagon recently sent a written waiver to Congress justifying the divestment, as required by legislation … Continue reading DOD SAYS U-2 RETIREMENT WILL SAVE $600 MILLION PER YEAR
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