‘Confusion’ emerges as new weapon class for Air Force cyber warriors

A new spectrum warfare wing wants to plug and play capabilities across platforms like LEGO pieces.

Lockheed unveils pared-down F-35 trainer with same software capability but a 90% reduced footprint

Lockheed Martin spent its own money developing this LITE trainer over the last 18 months after hearing signals from F-35 customers that they needed more training capacity for less cost.

With T-7 on the way, why is ACC eyeing a new trainer?

While the Air Force has a new trainer designed to teach new pilots how to fly in 5th generation fighter aircraft, the T-7A Red Hawk, Air Combat Command has started exploring the possibility of another Advanced Tactical Trainer.

Commentary

Responses to Russian anti-satellite tests should be more about capability than condemnation

The focus on norms of responsible behavior and international shaming is an area better served by State Department actions.

US Navy wants to create more lethal pilots for less money with simulators

The Navy wants to create better pilots for less cost, relying on simulators for more basic-level training and preserving the expensive live-flight hours for high-end tactics.

Vaccine mandate for federal contractors blocked in 3 states

The preliminary injunction stops the mandate from taking effect in Kentucky, Tennessee and Ohio.

Unvaccinated Guardsmen won’t be able to drill or draw federal pay: SECDEF memo

Guardsmen who refuse vaccination will not be able to participate in any drills or federal training, which could jeopardize their ability to stay in the military.

With defense bill stalled, will lawmakers ‘ping pong’ it home?

With hope of a normal legislative process almost gone, lawmakers are dusting off a nearly decade-old congressional playbook in the hopes of finding a way to get the annual defense authorization bill to the president’s desk before the end of December.

Egypt unveils locally made drones at EDEX 2021

The show was scheduled to take place in 2020 but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

US Navy, Marines look for training systems with accurate adversaries, ability to track individual performance

The Navy and Marine Corps want a Peloton-like training system that lets individual service members see their physical and occupational history, strive to demonstrate improvements -- and be able to log in from anywhere in the globe as they move from assignment to assignment.