Air Force pegs cost to modify Qatar-gifted plane at ‘less than $400M’
The service, which will oversee the upgrades, hasn’t provided details on the scope or schedule of the modifications or confirmed who will perform the work.
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Allvin calls Ukraine drone strikes a wake-up call for US air defense
The Air Force's top uniformed leader said that planners need to consider vulnerabilities at military sites once thought untouchable by enemy forces.
Congress injects millions of dollars to advance next-gen combat vehicle technology
Congress is supporting more next-generation combat vehicle development efforts while curbing the Army's plan to replace its Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle.
US Navy to get large unmanned surface vessels in 2020 — with strings attached
Lawmakers gave the U.S. Navy the green light to buy two large unmanned surface vessels in 2020, but they say to proceed with caution.
May the Space Force be with you. Here’s what we know about the US military’s newest service
Trump signed the establishment of a Space Force into law on Dec. 20.
Open Skies Treaty to get protections even as Trump considers an exit
Trump is expected to sign a defense policy bill the includes an Open Skies Treaty oversight measure.
The Pentagon’s revolving door: Three in, five out
The Senate has confirmed the Pentagon's No. 3 civilian.
Pentagon finally gets its 2020 budget from Congress
Trump expected to sign FY20 defense spending.
Congress slashes funding for the Navy’s LCS sensors — again
Appropriators are set to slice 77 percent from the Navy’s mine countermeasures module, shuffling part of it to another section of the budget.
Congress reins in Navy’s electronic warfare programs
House and Senate appropriators are worried about delays and premature funding for two of the Navy’s most high-profile EW programs.
Against Army’s wishes, Congress primes pump to buy newest CH-47 variant for active force
Congress has injected $28 million in FY20 to support advanced procurement of the CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopter, but the Army doesn't want them.
