Flight tests begin on US Air Force’s new ‘doomsday plane’Flight tests for the E-4C Survivable Airborne Operations Control are being held in Dayton, Ohio, aerospace firm Sierra Nevada Corp. said.By Stephen Losey11 days ago
In surprise move, Air Force chief of staff to retire 2 years earlyGen. David Allvin will retire this November after two years as the service’s highest-ranking uniformed officer.By Stephen Losey4 weeks ago
Former Air Force chiefs sound alarm about planned F-35, E-7 cutsNearly 20 retired Air Force general officers, including six former chiefs of staff, urged lawmakers to reverse Pentagon plans to cut the E-7 and F-35s.By Stephen Losey2 months ago
US Air Force to retire all A-10s, cancel E-7 under 2026 spending planThe Air Force wants to retire hundreds of older aircraft, including the entire Warthog fleet, to free up money for future planes.By Stephen Losey3 months ago
Hegseth questions Air Force plan to buy E-7, touts space-based reconAir Force officials say the E-7 must replace its aging E-3 AWACS planes and would be needed even when space-based ISR capabilities are in orbit.By Stephen Losey3 months ago
Hegseth cuts Pentagon’s testing office in half, appoints new leaderHegseth said in a new memo the move was informed by a "comprehensive internal review" that identified nonessential personnel within the office.By Courtney Albon4 months ago
