Do border deployments hurt readiness or not? Key Senate Democrats demand answers from DoD
"To the extent the southern border deployment is causing readiness concerns, they must be addressed immediately," lawmakers are demanding.
By Joe Gould
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Lawmakers to invite NATO chief to address Congress
The invitation comes at a tense time in the alliance.
By Joe Gould
Congress’ new omnibus bill sets up hurdles for JSTARS recap cancellation
Congress wants the Air Force to submit a report and a reprogramming request before it will transfer money from the cancelled JSTARS recap to elsewhere.
By Valerie Insinna
The omnibus spending bill would add an extra 143 aircraft for the military
The military may be getting a windfall of cash to buy even more new aircraft in fiscal year 2018.
By Valerie Insinna
Laser weapon for KC-135 ‘still in the infancy stage’
The U.S. Air Force wants to mount a laser weapon to the KC-135, but it’s still on the fence about how and where to do that.
By Valerie Insinna
Air Force secretary defends clampdown on public engagements
The Air Force’s top official on Tuesday stood behind a controversial decision to scale back media engagements while its public affairs apparatus goes through additional operational security training.
By Valerie Insinna
To deter Russia, US needs new low-yield nukes, says STRATCOM head
A proposal to develop a low-yield warhead for submarine-launched ballistic missiles could face scrutiny by Democrats.
By Valerie Insinna
US Air Force adds new deficiencies to KC-46’s list of problems
Two more technical problems means more bad news for the Air Force's KC-46 program.
By Valerie Insinna
New F-35 modernization plan could come with hefty $16B price tag
The effort could rack up a price tag of up to $10.8 billion for development and $5.4 billion for procurement of upgrades to the F-35 between fiscal years 2018 through 2024.
By Valerie Insinna
Stealth features responsible for half of F-35 defects, Lockheed program head states
One of the F-35's distinguishing features is driving up rework on the aircraft, Lockheed's program head said Monday.
By Valerie Insinna
Next leader of Global Strike Command nominated
Lt. Gen. Timothy Ray, the deputy commander for U.S. European Command, is next in line to take responsibility for the Air Force's inventory of ICBMs and bombers.
By Valerie Insinna
The F-35 may be heading into its faceoff with the A-10 this April
The F-35 has a big close-air support test this April. Is this the much-hyped F-35 versus A-10 showdown?
By Valerie Insinna