Not enough Monopoly money for the most critical acquisition needed for the USAF…
https://www.twz.com/air/c-130-float-plane-program-put-on-pause-by-special-operations-command
Sarcasm aside I still think the juice is worth the squeeze in the case of a seaplane
A US produced BE200 like jet would probably fit into op plans for INDOPACOM for transport, tanker, ISR, stand off strike, SOF support, etc…
US-2 could also work, pricey but available right now