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As the US Air Force fleet keeps shrinking, can it still win wars?
The Air Force’s fleet is already less than one-fifth of its size at its 1956 peak, when it had 26,104 aircraft.
US-Chinese military talks resume on safety in the air and at sea
U.S. and Chinese defense officials met to discuss unsafe and aggressive ship and aircraft incidents between the two militaries in the Pacific.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Opinion
Despite common rhetoric, war with China unlikely in near future
Much discussion surrounding future wars indicates a conflict with China is right around the corner. The author of this op-ed argues otherwise.
By Jacob T. Scheidemann
Here’s how the Air Force’s new task forces will reshape deployments
Air task forces launching this summer are expected to pave the way for more capable rotational forces and better-prepared bases.
Opinion
Is the United States overestimating China’s power?
It is time to right-size the American understanding of China’s comprehensive power, writes Dan Murphy of the Harvard Kennedy School.
By Dan Murphy, Harvard Kennedy School
Air Force unveils command changes, wing plans in bid to outpace China
A sweeping set of proposals could comprise one of the Department of the Air Force's most significant reorganizations since the end of the Cold War.
Where might the US station its B-21 bombers to deter China?
A new report says the U.S. Air Force's B-21 Raider could help ensure stability in the Asia-Pacific region.
By Chris Martin
US-China defense talks resume as two sides meet in Washington
Military officials from both countries met for two days, restarting a communications channel lapsed since 2022
US Air Force logistics officer talks basing, drones in the Pacific
"We learned a lot of skills that were multi-capable back in the late 1980s that we are now dusting off."
Taiwan reports China sent 4 suspected spy balloons over the island
Taiwan’s Defense Ministry says China sent four balloons over the island, three of which passed near a key air force base.
Top US military officer speaks with Chinese counterpart
The video call between Gen. CQ Brown and Gen. Liu Zhenli is the first senior military communications between the U.S. and China since August 2022.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press