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Interview: Air Force Under Secretary Matt Donovan talks service’s relationship with Congress
Matt Donovan once helped Sen. John McCain hone his criticism of Air Force programs. Now he finds himself on the other side of the budget process.
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Minor quality control issue creates new problem for F-35 enterprise
Although the issues don’t affect safety or operations, it could involve a lengthy or expensive repair process.
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Air Force F-35s coming to Japan in November
Twelve F-35As and more than 300 airmen are set to arrive at Kadena Air Base, Japan, next month.
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US Air Force: No imminent plans to put B-52s on 24-hour alert
The Air Force has no immediate plans to put its nuclear-capable B-52s back on 24-hour alert, although officials have acknowledged the service is making related improvements to facilities.
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Navy likely to be passed over for top Pacific Command spot
Four sources with knowledge of the discussions said U.S. Air Force Gen. Terrence O’Shaughnessy, the current commander of Pacific Air Forces, is the leading candidate for the spot. His confirmation would mark the first time in history the PACOM spot has not been filled by the Navy.
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Fate of JSTARS recap to stay secret until FY19 budget release, says No. 2 Air Force civilian
While Air Force leaders will know later this month whether they will cancel the JSTARS recap program, the public probably won’t find out the outcome until next February.
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Air Force wants to apply success of Rapid Capabilities Office to other weapons programs
The Army isn’t the only service interested in increasing the use of “cross-functional teams” to buy new weapons faster.
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US Air Force secretary: JSTARS recap decision coming this month
By the end of the month, the Air Force will have completed a “rapid assessment” to determine whether the service can use existing platforms to accomplish the JSTARS mission.
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F-35 program office to finish tests of key weapon this year
By the end of the year, the U.S. Air Force’s F-35As will wrap up testing of a key munition that will allow the jet to hit moving targets, the head of the F-35 program office said Sept. 18.
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US Air Force official: Northrop’s JSTARS program still needs ‘heavy lifting’
Northrop Grumman is still having trouble moving E-8C JSTARS out of its depot despite improvements in quality control, and aircraft availability is suffering as a result, the head of Air Force Materiel Command said Wednesday.
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Interview: Air Force Under Secretary Matt Donovan talks service’s relationship with Congress
Matt Donovan once helped Sen. John McCain hone his criticism of Air Force programs. Now he finds himself on the other side of the budget process.
-
Minor quality control issue creates new problem for F-35 enterprise
Although the issues don’t affect safety or operations, it could involve a lengthy or expensive repair process.
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Air Force F-35s coming to Japan in November
Twelve F-35As and more than 300 airmen are set to arrive at Kadena Air Base, Japan, next month.
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US Air Force: No imminent plans to put B-52s on 24-hour alert
The Air Force has no immediate plans to put its nuclear-capable B-52s back on 24-hour alert, although officials have acknowledged the service is making related improvements to facilities.
-
Navy likely to be passed over for top Pacific Command spot
Four sources with knowledge of the discussions said U.S. Air Force Gen. Terrence O’Shaughnessy, the current commander of Pacific Air Forces, is the leading candidate for the spot. His confirmation would mark the first time in history the PACOM spot has not been filled by the Navy.
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Fate of JSTARS recap to stay secret until FY19 budget release, says No. 2 Air Force civilian
While Air Force leaders will know later this month whether they will cancel the JSTARS recap program, the public probably won’t find out the outcome until next February.
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Air Force wants to apply success of Rapid Capabilities Office to other weapons programs
The Army isn’t the only service interested in increasing the use of “cross-functional teams” to buy new weapons faster.
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US Air Force secretary: JSTARS recap decision coming this month
By the end of the month, the Air Force will have completed a “rapid assessment” to determine whether the service can use existing platforms to accomplish the JSTARS mission.
-
F-35 program office to finish tests of key weapon this year
By the end of the year, the U.S. Air Force’s F-35As will wrap up testing of a key munition that will allow the jet to hit moving targets, the head of the F-35 program office said Sept. 18.
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US Air Force official: Northrop’s JSTARS program still needs ‘heavy lifting’
Northrop Grumman is still having trouble moving E-8C JSTARS out of its depot despite improvements in quality control, and aircraft availability is suffering as a result, the head of Air Force Materiel Command said Wednesday.
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Interview: Air Force Under Secretary Matt Donovan talks service’s relationship with Congress
Matt Donovan once helped Sen. John McCain hone his criticism of Air Force programs. Now he finds himself on the other side of the budget process.
-
Minor quality control issue creates new problem for F-35 enterprise
Although the issues don’t affect safety or operations, it could involve a lengthy or expensive repair process.
-
Air Force F-35s coming to Japan in November
Twelve F-35As and more than 300 airmen are set to arrive at Kadena Air Base, Japan, next month.
-
US Air Force: No imminent plans to put B-52s on 24-hour alert
The Air Force has no immediate plans to put its nuclear-capable B-52s back on 24-hour alert, although officials have acknowledged the service is making related improvements to facilities.
-
Navy likely to be passed over for top Pacific Command spot
Four sources with knowledge of the discussions said U.S. Air Force Gen. Terrence O’Shaughnessy, the current commander of Pacific Air Forces, is the leading candidate for the spot. His confirmation would mark the first time in history the PACOM spot has not been filled by the Navy.
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Fate of JSTARS recap to stay secret until FY19 budget release, says No. 2 Air Force civilian
While Air Force leaders will know later this month whether they will cancel the JSTARS recap program, the public probably won’t find out the outcome until next February.
-
Air Force wants to apply success of Rapid Capabilities Office to other weapons programs
The Army isn’t the only service interested in increasing the use of “cross-functional teams” to buy new weapons faster.
-
US Air Force secretary: JSTARS recap decision coming this month
By the end of the month, the Air Force will have completed a “rapid assessment” to determine whether the service can use existing platforms to accomplish the JSTARS mission.
-
F-35 program office to finish tests of key weapon this year
By the end of the year, the U.S. Air Force’s F-35As will wrap up testing of a key munition that will allow the jet to hit moving targets, the head of the F-35 program office said Sept. 18.
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US Air Force official: Northrop’s JSTARS program still needs ‘heavy lifting’
Northrop Grumman is still having trouble moving E-8C JSTARS out of its depot despite improvements in quality control, and aircraft availability is suffering as a result, the head of Air Force Materiel Command said Wednesday.
