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Fighter pilots integrate drones into air combat training
The drones served in a "loyal wingman" role to the pilots, marking “a major leap in human-machine teaming," the Air Force said.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
At Kadena Air Base, the elephant in the room is North Korean
Defense News traveled to Kadena Air Base in February to learn about how operations in the Asia-Pacific are changing. That sometimes proved difficult, as leaders often struggled to convey readiness and combat capability.
By Valerie Insinna
Next leader of Global Strike Command nominated
Lt. Gen. Timothy Ray, the deputy commander for U.S. European Command, is next in line to take responsibility for the Air Force's inventory of ICBMs and bombers.
By Valerie Insinna
Interview: Kadena Air Base's 18th Wing commander on North Korea, and why readiness is at an all-time high
Kadena Air Base is the biggest U.S. military base in the Asia-Pacific. Its commander chatted with Defense News about some of its biggest challenges.
By Valerie Insinna
Poland to buy Leonardo jet trainers
The potential procurement could double Poland’s fleet of M-346 Master jet trainers.
The F-35 may be heading into its faceoff with the A-10 this April
The F-35 has a big close-air support test this April. Is this the much-hyped F-35 versus A-10 showdown?
By Valerie Insinna
F-35 program head blasts Lockheed for slow progress on contract
Yet again, the F-35 Program Office is having a hard time reaching a final contract agreement with Lockheed Martin.
By Valerie Insinna
US Space Corps could launch in 3 years, key lawmaker says
Congress’ strongest supporters of a new Space Corps have not given up the fight, slamming the U.S. Air Force for wasted time as Russia and China pose a growing threat to America’s vital satellites.
By Joe Gould
Air Force T-6s resume flying after hypoxia-like scares
The Air Force resumed flying its T-6 Texan II training aircraft Tuesday after a rash of hypoxia-like scares grounded them for nearly a month.
Battlefield tech demands: Rapid Equipping Force preps for surge with new Army brigades
The Army's new Security Force Assistance Brigades will likely give the Rapid Equipping Force plenty of work to do as the units work out what it needs while deployed, according to the REF's director.
By Jen Judson
Trump, Boeing reach handshake agreement to cap Air Force One program at $3.9B
The White House claims it cut the price of the program by $1 billion, but the figures don't add up.
By Valerie Insinna