the head of northcom told this committee just recently that in many ways, the strike eagle is and is in many ways, unmatched air to air. it has a phenomenal radar that can pick out low, slow moving and low radar cross-sections such as drones or other threats like cruise missiles. do you agree with their assessment, general? >> it was a very capable platform. i think i would agree. >> chairman, thank you. i keep highlighting these issues because the air force plans to divest 26 of these strike equals at the same time, buying less than expected. meanwhile, china is rapidly expanding their air force. i am seriously concerned about the fighter gap. thank you for the additional time. thank you, gentlemen, for being here. >> to the five minutes, it would be much appreciated. >> i will. senator, fantastic question. i'm going to have some follow ones to your question with general brown. number of munitions that we need even to replenish our stores. if we had a conflict we would expend munitions at possibly a higher rate than they might be able to be replaced it is clear that more needs to be