Lawmakers propose creating new US Space Command in defense policy bill Don't expect the Space Corps debate to die just yet. By: Valerie Insinna April 26
House lawmakers move to stop Air Force from canceling JSTARS recap If the Air Force wants its battle management system of systems, it may have to move ahead with JSTARS recap. By: Valerie Insinna and Joe Gould April 25
Air Force to start transforming tankers into WC-135 ‘nuke sniffers’ in FY19 What's better than two aircraft capable of identifying nuclear activity? Having three of them. By: Valerie Insinna April 25
Trump administration repurposes $65 million for new nuclear warhead design The proposed total cost for the W76-2 warhead will be $87.6 million in FY19. By: Aaron Mehta April 17
With the rise of hypersonics, the Missile Defense Agency wants more sensors The head of the Missile Defense Agency said that a new and improved sensor layer is the first step to defending against innovative missile technology. By: Brandon Knapp April 11
Inside Air Force Special Operation Command’s MC-130 The Air Force's multimission, special operations versions of the C-130 are constantly on the go at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Take a rare inside look at the aircraft and operations. By: Valerie Insinna March 29
US nuclear stockpile decreasing in size, but not capability While the size of the U.S. stockpile is decreasing, the nuclear enterprise is diversifying delivery platforms to enhance U.S. deterrence and power projection. By: Daniel Cebul March 27
How is the F-35 improving its dogfighting skills in Japan? The F-35 hasn't always had the best reputation for air-to-air fighting. Could that change? By: Valerie Insinna March 27
Nuclear warhead manager seeks FY19 funding for new nuke designs The agency in charge of America's nuclear warheads is trying to figure out a way to get money in the short term to help develop a low-yield nuclear warhead. By: Aaron Mehta March 20
To deter Russia, US needs new low-yield nukes, says STRATCOM head A proposal to develop a low-yield warhead for submarine-launched ballistic missiles could face scrutiny by Democrats. By: Valerie Insinna March 20
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