Air Force Association Annual 2018

Could solar panels in space power Army operations on Earth?

The Air Force Research Laboratory is working on a new technology demonstration that would see a satellite collect solar power on orbit and then beam that energy down to earth.

Space Force to share internal digital models with industry

Since announcing their desire to build the world's first fully digital service, Space Force officials are fleshing out how that will impact everything from force design to requirements to engineering.

Air Force’s top civilian hints at changes to hypersonic weapons programs

Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall isn't sure the Air Force is developing the right hypersonic missiles.

A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying the SBIRS GEO Flight 5 mission for the U.S Space Force's Space and Missile Systems Center lifts off from Space Launch Complex-41 on May 18, 2021. (United Launch Alliance)

Watchdog expects delays to Space Force’s next missile warning satellites

The unclassified report finds that technological and staffing challenges pose a high risk of delays for the Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared program.

Northrop tests interoperability between advanced airborne radar and electronic warfare system

The company tested the interoperability of a new Next Generation Electronic Warfare System and AESA radar aboard a demonstrator aircraft, pictured.

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Discussing next-gen munitions for the U.S. Air Force during AFA

How can the U.S. Air Force deliver on its ambitions despite increasing budget pressure, growing costs of sustainment, and long-deferred modernization?

Which engine will get on the B-52? Take a look at all 4 options

Unmanned systems looking to be a game changer in future air warfare

Raytheon's FORGE aims to make satellite data available to more

Sustainment for the 'app generation': State of ALIS

Hear the Air Force Chief of Staff's reaction to the 'Captain Marvel' trailer

Top Air Force officer’s plan to ‘accelerate change or lose’ is picking up speed, one year in

“We could all use more manpower, more money and more time. But leaders cannot wait for perfect conditions to act or make a decision," Brown said.

By Rachel S. Cohen

A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, N.D., taxis on the flight line April 23, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The B-52 aircraft are deployed to Al Udeid AB to protect U.S. and coalition forces as they conduct drawdown operations from Afghanistan. (Air Force/Staff Sgt. Greg Erwin)

US Air Force to declare winner of B-52 engine replacement competition as soon as this month

Three companies are in the running to win a contract to produce about 600 modified commercial engines.

By Valerie Insinna

Space enterprise more unified than ever, says Space Force chief

"For the first time ever, everybody’s rowing in the same direction," said Gen. Jay Raymond.

By Nathan Strout

Air Force cyber defense taking aim at core weapon systems

A cyber program is allowing defensive teams to share data more rapidly.

By Mark Pomerleau

The promotion outlook: What lies ahead for Air Force officers and enlisted airmen

Personnel management updates aim to reward both good performance and time in service; give airmen with different skill sets a fairer shot at promotion; and judge people on their character and competence rather than popularity.

By Rachel S. Cohen

To insignia and beyond: Space Force rolls out new designs for enlisted sleeves

The Space Force hopes to have the new enlisted insignia patches on guardians' arms by the end of 2021.

By Rachel S. Cohen

Northrop Grumman now has five B-21 stealth bombers in production

The program is making good progress, Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said Monday.

By Valerie Insinna

Air Force testing how to do intelligence in disconnected environments

16th Air Force is maturing its ability to converge intelligence, cyber and information warfare capabilities, but it needs to improve its speed.

By Mark Pomerleau

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.

By Leila Barghouty

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.

By Valerie Insinna

Six questions with US Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall

Can this cold warrior bring lasting change to the Air Force and Space Force?

By Rachel S. Cohen

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

China, Russia loom over routine air operations across the globe

“What happens when our diplomats no longer have the might of the U.S. military or our economy as their backstop?” said Chief of Staff Gen. Charles “CQ” Brown.

By Rachel S. Cohen

How many F-35s does the Air Force need?

A new tactical aircraft study underway could make certain what has until now been a suspicion: The U.S. Air Force is unlikely to purchase all of the 1,763 F-35A jets in its program of record.

By Valerie Insinna

The Air Force Research Laboratory is working on a new technology demonstration that would see a satellite collect solar power on orbit and then beam that energy down to earth.

Since announcing their desire to build the world's first fully digital service, Space Force officials are fleshing out how that will impact everything from force design to requirements to engineering.

Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall isn't sure the Air Force is developing the right hypersonic missiles.

The unclassified report finds that technological and staffing challenges pose a high risk of delays for the Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared program.

The company tested the interoperability of a new Next Generation Electronic Warfare System and AESA radar aboard a demonstrator aircraft, pictured.

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“We could all use more manpower, more money and more time. But leaders cannot wait for perfect conditions to act or make a decision," Brown said.

Three companies are in the running to win a contract to produce about 600 modified commercial engines.

"For the first time ever, everybody’s rowing in the same direction," said Gen. Jay Raymond.

A cyber program is allowing defensive teams to share data more rapidly.

Personnel management updates aim to reward both good performance and time in service; give airmen with different skill sets a fairer shot at promotion; and judge people on their character and competence rather than popularity.

The Space Force hopes to have the new enlisted insignia patches on guardians' arms by the end of 2021.

The program is making good progress, Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said Monday.

16th Air Force is maturing its ability to converge intelligence, cyber and information warfare capabilities, but it needs to improve its speed.

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.

Can this cold warrior bring lasting change to the Air Force and Space Force?

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

“What happens when our diplomats no longer have the might of the U.S. military or our economy as their backstop?” said Chief of Staff Gen. Charles “CQ” Brown.

A new tactical aircraft study underway could make certain what has until now been a suspicion: The U.S. Air Force is unlikely to purchase all of the 1,763 F-35A jets in its program of record.

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