Air Warfare

Next-gen fighter not dead, but needs cheaper redesign, Kendall says

Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall says the service is committed to fielding a sixth-generation fighter — but may need to make "trade-offs" to afford it.

Marines sink moving vessel at sea with new missile in Pacific training

The missile gives users better standoff and true "fire and forget" capabilities.

House passes defense spending bill amid F-35, submarine purchase spats

The legislation overrides an authorization bill from the Armed Services Committee that moves in a different direction on attack-submarine and F-35 buys.

Can four big commands prepare the Air Force to win wars?

Combat readiness, careerlong training, acquisition and future force planning will fall under four major organizations, Air Force officials said.

House shoots down amendment to cut F-35 purchase

Meanwhile, there's talk of authorizing the defense secretary to seize Lockheed Martin's intellectual property.

South Korea orders first batch of KF-21 fighters

The order comes as the manufacturer reports the jet's development is currently 80% complete.

Denmark to bring home F-35 jets from Arizona amid upgrade delays

International customers are wary of delays resulting from Lockheed Martin's TR-3 aircraft upgrade rippling through their delivery schedules.

Opinion

Why the US Air Force should keep Next Generation Air Dominance alive

It's time to explore alternative design and acquisition strategies to significantly reduce the cost of NGAD and expedite its delivery.

Marines make first landing on renovated WWII airfield in the Pacific

That airfield puts Marine aircraft within 1,000 miles of Manila, Philippines ― a major Pacific partner nation of the United States.

Opinion

What’s the spending plan for sixth-gen fighters around the world?

Tamarack Defense offers a look at funding and delivery efforts for the future combat aircraft.