Top Air Force officials praised the F-35’s warfighting prowess during combat operations in the Middle East despite recent concerns over readiness rates.

The U.S. Space Force wants to double its uniformed ranks in the next five years.

The number of satellites launched to provide militaries and defense departments with ISR data from space is expected to increase more than fourfold.

Within two years, the Air Force will establish a new career field focused on defending American air bases worldwide.

Fighter pilots are flying one sortie a month, well below the around nine per month to be deemed combat mission capable, a Mitchell Institute expert said.