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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.

By Leo Shane III

7 hours ago

Pentagon ends new radar effort meant for Guam missile defense

The Pentagon quietly directed the Missile Defense Agency to stop development of a new radar to protect Guam, according to a recent GAO report.

By Jen Judson

5 days ago

US faces hurdles next year for Guam’s missile defense, experts warn

Pentagon leaders say 2024 will be a key year for the Army to bolster defenses around Guam, a critically strategic island in the Indo-Pacific region.

By Jen Judson

18 months ago

Will Rocket Cargo work? Data collected in 2024 may hold the answer.

The program is studying ways the commercial rocket sector can be used by the military to rapidly transport goods around the world.

By Stephen Losey

18 months ago

US military grounds entire fleet of Osprey aircraft

The announcement comes one week after eight Air Force Special Operations Command service members died in an Osprey crash off the coast of Japan.

By Tara Copp, AP

18 months ago

Stalled F-35 upgrades will delay next improvements, Wittman warns

The congressman also worries the latest TR-3 deadline of mid-2024 could slip further: “I want to be positive, but call me skeptical."

By Stephen Losey and Noah Robertson

18 months ago

The Marine Corps is looking at small drone boats for spying on vessels

The uncrewed surface vessels ideally would be light enough to get lugged around by a Marine heavy-lift helicopter, the Corps said.

By Irene Loewenson

18 months ago

Latvia signs order for German IRIS-T air defenses

The Baltic nations are hardening their air defenses as they expect a Russia reconstituted in a few years following losses in Ukraine.

By Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo

18 months ago

Lawmakers urge Air Force to shift fighters to guard, reserve squadrons

They worry that if A-10s at Guard bases in Maryland and Michigan retire without a replacement, those squadrons could lose their fighter missions.

By Stephen Losey

18 months ago

Air Force awards Boeing $2.3B contract for 15 more KC-46s

The award brings to 153 the number of KC-46s Boeing is on contract to build worldwide for the United States and allies.

By Stephen Losey

18 months ago

Top air force officials ponder new leadership styles as AI takes root

With artificial intelligence speeding up decision-making, how should human chains of command in the military evolve?

By Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo

18 months ago

Pratt to start receiving F-35 engine upgrade contracts in early 2024

Pratt & Whitney also expects to finish its preliminary design for the Engine Core Upgrade in December, and face the government's review in January.

By Stephen Losey

18 months ago

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