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AFA - Air & Space

Space Force refining range needs through ‘Black Skies’ training

The service is planning a Red Skies exercise next summer focused on orbital warfare and a Blue Skies event in 2024 targeted at training cyber operators.

AFSOC plans to demo amphibious MC-130J by end of next year, commander says

A new water-ready C-130 would give the Air Force more littoral capability.

SecAF to Congress: Let us retire aircraft or we can’t beat China

"We will not succeed against a well-resourced and strategic competitor if we insist on keeping every legacy system we have,” Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said Monday.

As the US Air Force looks to the future of special operations, vertical lift takes center stage

What comes after the MC-130 and CV-22s operated today by Air Force Special Operations Command?

Lockheed reveals new LMXT refueling tanker, firing the opening salvo in US Air Force competition

Improvements include more range and better fuel-offloading capabilities compared to the baseline version of Airbus's A330 tanker.

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Here's what the Air Force's chief of staff wants to do in his last year

At his final AFA as chief of staff, General David Goldfein talks with Valerie Insinna about his plans for 2020--his last year as chief.

Here's the AMC commander's opinion on Boeing's work on the KC-46

What upgrades are coming to the B-2?

5 Things from the 2019 AFA Air, Space & Cyber Conference Day 2

Here's how the Air Force is keeping CV-22 Ospreys in the fight

5 Things from the AFA Air, Space & Cyber Conference Day 1

As the US Air Force looks to the future of special operations, vertical lift takes center stage

What comes after the MC-130 and CV-22s operated today by Air Force Special Operations Command?

By Valerie Insinna

Lockheed reveals new LMXT refueling tanker, firing the opening salvo in US Air Force competition

Improvements include more range and better fuel-offloading capabilities compared to the baseline version of Airbus's A330 tanker.

By Valerie Insinna

Here's the AMC commander's opinion on Boeing's work on the KC-46

Air Mobility Command leader Gen. Maryanne Miller told reporters her opinion on the KC-46 program--and what she wants from Boeing.

Here's what the Air Force's chief of staff wants to do in his last year

At his final AFA as chief of staff, General David Goldfein talks with Valerie Insinna about his plans for 2020--his last year as chief.

Air Force creates new information warfare organization, revamps Cyber Command teams

The Air Force is creating 16th Air Force that will combine cyber, electronic warfare, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance and information operations into a single organization.

By Mark Pomerleau

5 Things from the 2019 AFA Air, Space & Cyber Conference Day 2

An IG investigation for the KC-46, big budget decisions for the Air Force and the future of the B-1 were the talk of AFA's Day 2.

What upgrades are coming to the B-2?

Northrop Grumman's program manager explains what's being done to modernize the stealth bomber.

5 Things from the AFA Air, Space & Cyber Conference Day 1

The T-X's name is revealed--and the Air Force wants to change how they buy fighters.

Here's how the Air Force is keeping CV-22 Ospreys in the fight

Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of AFSOC explains some of the readiness challenges that affect the CV-22 Osprey.

Air Combat Command head: JSTARS recap may not be best option

The Air Force’s decision on whether to cancel the JSTARS recap program will be driven, in part, on whether the service can provide a similar capability by networking together its existing platforms and sensors, the head of Air Combat Command said Monday.

By Valerie Insinna

RPAs Need Improvements to Stay Alive on Future Battlefields, Experts Say

Remotely piloted aircraft must undergo major changes to stay relevant in a future battle space, a panel of experts said Tuesday.

By Phillip Swarts

JSTARS Stalls as Air Force, Congress Work Contract Details

Bill language could force the service to use a fixed-price contract, which Air Force officials say would delay the program.

By Valerie Insinna

Dunford Says Mosul Operation Could Begin in October

But the start date is up to Iraq's government, Dunford said.

By Aaron Mehta

Goldfein: Air Force Must 'Redefine Our 21st Century Squadron'

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein on Tuesday announced the three one-star generals who will lead the effort to revamp the service’s squadron structure, command and control, and joint leader development.

By Stephen Losey

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AFA - Air & Space

The service is planning a Red Skies exercise next summer focused on orbital warfare and a Blue Skies event in 2024 targeted at training cyber operators.

A new water-ready C-130 would give the Air Force more littoral capability.

"We will not succeed against a well-resourced and strategic competitor if we insist on keeping every legacy system we have,” Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said Monday.

What comes after the MC-130 and CV-22s operated today by Air Force Special Operations Command?

Improvements include more range and better fuel-offloading capabilities compared to the baseline version of Airbus's A330 tanker.

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At his final AFA as chief of staff, General David Goldfein talks with Valerie Insinna about his plans for 2020--his last year as chief.

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What comes after the MC-130 and CV-22s operated today by Air Force Special Operations Command?

Improvements include more range and better fuel-offloading capabilities compared to the baseline version of Airbus's A330 tanker.

Air Mobility Command leader Gen. Maryanne Miller told reporters her opinion on the KC-46 program--and what she wants from Boeing.

At his final AFA as chief of staff, General David Goldfein talks with Valerie Insinna about his plans for 2020--his last year as chief.

The Air Force is creating 16th Air Force that will combine cyber, electronic warfare, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance and information operations into a single organization.

An IG investigation for the KC-46, big budget decisions for the Air Force and the future of the B-1 were the talk of AFA's Day 2.

Northrop Grumman's program manager explains what's being done to modernize the stealth bomber.

The T-X's name is revealed--and the Air Force wants to change how they buy fighters.

Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of AFSOC explains some of the readiness challenges that affect the CV-22 Osprey.

The Air Force’s decision on whether to cancel the JSTARS recap program will be driven, in part, on whether the service can provide a similar capability by networking together its existing platforms and sensors, the head of Air Combat Command said Monday.

Remotely piloted aircraft must undergo major changes to stay relevant in a future battle space, a panel of experts said Tuesday.

Bill language could force the service to use a fixed-price contract, which Air Force officials say would delay the program.

But the start date is up to Iraq's government, Dunford said.

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein on Tuesday announced the three one-star generals who will lead the effort to revamp the service’s squadron structure, command and control, and joint leader development.

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