US, Europe fly the same jets, but can’t always fix each other’s: Rand
Variants within the same plane model, incompatible support equipment and a lack of shared data create barriers to interoperability, a Rand report warns.
By Michael Peck
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Air Force conducts ‘bomber attack’ demonstration near Venezuela
The flight was intended to demonstrate “U.S. commitment to proactively deter adversary threats to the U.S. homeland," according to the Air Force.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Air Force Academy alumni board withdraws motions to honor Charlie Kirk
The decision came after several hundred academy graduates and family members contacted the alumni group to share their opinions on the motions.
US Air Force scraps plan for new capabilities command
The Integrated Capabilities Command was a priority for retiring Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin, but will now be folded into Air Force Futures.
Opinion
Air Force squadrons are closing — reversing it demands investment
The Air Force has passed the point where more cannot be done with less. The Trump administration and Congress need to sufficiently resource the Air Force.
By Douglas A. Birkey