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Indiana Eyes F-35 Base in Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne News
Indiana just approved $1 million to boost Fort Wayne’s Air National Guard bid for the F-35A fighter jet, a high-stakes race against states like Michigan pouring in billions. With congressional backing and a proven track record transitioning from A-10s to F-16s, Indiana’s 122nd Fighter Wing is ready—but aging infrastructure could be their Achilles’ heel. Two new projects—$517K for a modern ops building and $500K for future infrastructure planning, including navigating a railroad through base land—are critical moves to stay competitive as federal decisions loom within 18 months. Landing these…
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