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Pete Hegseth: “The issue of the FAXX is important. It's not a matter of if…”

Featuring: Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense | National

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Rep. Kiggans Questions Sec. Hegseth, Gen. Caine at House Armed Services Committee Hearing

Published | Video Starts at 01:57

On the remaining utility of the F18s, which are still flying critical missions right now off our carriers and do a fantastic job. 30 plus years old, but yes, yes, correct. Which is why The issue of the FAXX is important. It's not a matter of if, it's a matter of when. It's a matter of trade offs in industry and design and capabilities ensuring we're not slowing other things down at the behest of others. (01:57–02:02)

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Asserts the inevitability and importance of the FAXX program for naval aviation.

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