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Ukraine weapon switcheroos are flushing Soviet arms out of Europe

As some Eastern European nations send their Soviet-era kit to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia’s attack, the new weapons those nations stand to get in return from the United States and its allies could shape the continent’s arsenal for years to come.

By Joe Gould and Sebastian Sprenger

3 years ago

A key milestone of the Air Force One replacement program was conducted using virtual tools. It won’t be the last.

Despite COVID-19, the program is sticking on track.

By Valerie Insinna

5 years ago

US spy planes are breaking down ― and lawmakers want answers

Nebraska lawmakers have asked Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson to probe and report on the health of the 55th Wing’s fleet of reconnaissance aircraft.

7 years ago

Air Force secretary: China, Russia could shoot down new JSTARS on day one of a war

Even a new version of the Air Force’s JSTARS battlefield management and control aircraft would be vulnerable to being shot out of the sky during the opening salvo of a conflict with Russia or China.

By Stephen Losey

7 years ago

Boeing lands $600M contract to design new Air Force Ones

The U.S. Air Force on Tuesday awarded Boeing a contract worth just less than $600 million to begin the preliminary design of the next Air Force One planes.

By Valerie Insinna

8 years ago

A contracting official grew a beard to help get an Air Force One deal. Seriously.

A contract officer decided to grow out his facial hair until his seven-person team reached a deal with Boeing on the 747s that will become new Air Force Ones.

By Valerie Insinna

8 years ago

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