A lot of countries can buy fast jets. Very few can run a true air dominance network. The F-35 gets headlines for stealth and sensors, but the real power is in the ecosystem — AWACS scanning hundreds of miles, tankers keeping fighters in the sky for hours, satellites feeding real-time targeting data. That’s why even a smaller number of American jets can dominate larger enemy fleets. It’s not one-on-one duels — it’s coordinated, multi-layered kill zones. If air war is chess, America isn’t just playing with more pieces — we’re playing on a bigger board. #Military #AirForce #USMilitary