More data, comms, countermeasures needed for Special Ops aircraft
From their largest to smallest aircraft, upgrades are needed for the next fight, Special Operations Command officials said.
By Todd South
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T-7 trainer production delayed again as Air Force, Boeing adjust plan
The T-7 program has been beset by design, testing and production issues that have caused its schedule to slip behind.
Here are the two companies creating drone wingmen for the US Air Force
The decision marks the service’s most significant step yet as it aims to create a series of drones using autonomous software to fly alongside piloted jets.
Air Force leaders sound alarm over looming yearlong funding delay
The Pentagon is operating under its third continuing resolution of fiscal 2024 as Congress continues to draft defense spending legislation.
Wittman lukewarm on Air Force plan to ‘quickstart’ programs
"Congress needs to do its job" and pass budgets on time, Rep. Rob Wittman, R-Va., said. “If we did our jobs, you wouldn’t need quickstart provisions.”
Former airman loses appeal in 2005 double homicide case at Robins AFB
Andrew Witt, a former senior airman, was convicted in 2005 of a double homicide, and was later sentenced to life without parole.
US Air Force eyes September for next phase of re-engining B-52 bombers
"This is an almost complete overhaul of the mission systems of the B-52 [that] will enable it to operate well into the future," says Andrew Hunter.
US Air Force drops Lockheed hypersonic missile after failed tests
The service's acquisition chief made the comments a day after Secretary Frank Kendall told lawmakers the latest ARRW test failed.
The stars born on Highway 8
Seven officers found themselves on an extraordinary stage in April 2003 as the 3rd Infantry Division’s 2nd Brigade brought the Saddam regime to its knees.
By Davis Winkie
US Air Force awards Boeing first contract for fleet of 26 E-7 aircraft
Boeing's contract will be worth up to $1.2 billion, as the service begins work on a fleet to replace the iconic E-3 Sentry.
The absurdity of ‘Cocaine Bear’ and its message about the War on Drugs
"Cocaine Bear" has some villains outside the cocaine-consuming carnivore.
By Sarah Sicard