Here’s how COVID-19 is impacting the US Air Force’s most important weapons programs Here's the latest on the status of the KC-46, the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent, space activity and more. By: Valerie Insinna 1 day ago
Germany reportedly moving toward a split buy of Super Hornets, Growlers and Eurofighter Typhoons to replace Tornado jets Neither of those planes are currently certified to meet the NATO requirement to drop B61 nuclear bombs. By: Valerie Insinna 2 days ago
Air Force, Guard leaders could stay beyond retirement date under Senate stimulus package Key defense officials could stay around past their planned retirement under a new plan put forth from the Senate. By: Aaron Mehta 3 days ago
F-35 testing at Edwards Air Force Base paused, impact to full-rate production decision unknown Flight testing at Edwards AFB has stopped and many other testing activities paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic. By: Valerie Insinna 4 days ago
A new training system for the Air Force’s airborne ICBM launch center is coming soon The Air Force's previous simulator got destroyed during the floods at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., last spring. By: Valerie Insinna 4 days ago
Spirit AeroSystems temporarily suspends Boeing work in some facilities At the aircraft parts maker, military, non-Boeing work and other programs will continue. By: The Associated Press 4 days ago
KC-46, P-8 production to stop as Boeing temporarily shuts down facilities Boeing says it is trying to "minimize this suspension's impact on the company's ability to deliver and support its defense and space programs." By: Valerie Insinna 5 days ago
The year’s biggest air show is canceled as COVID-19 sweeps through Europe Farnborough Airshow had been planned for July 20-24. By: Valerie Insinna March 20
The Air Force is protecting airmen while protecting the nation The critical responsibilities and missions of our 685,000 total force active duty Guard and Reserve Airmen do not fade even during a pandemic. By: Lt. Gen. Dorothy A. Hogg March 20
130 House members want 24 percent more F-35s procured in FY21 Congressional members want the defense committees to support an increase in the number of planes bought this upcoming fiscal year. By: Aaron Mehta March 19
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