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Space Force launches satellite to explore new GPS technology
The mission is AFRL's first major PNT demonstration since 1977, when it launched NTS-2 — a satellite that helped shaped the modern GPS constellation.
Singapore reveals delivery date for first Airbus tanker
The A330 MRTTs will be used to support Singapore’s Air Force and possibly its Army training exercises overseas.
By Mike Yeo
Air mobility: A clear need for future environments
In any future environment, a robust mobility capability will be required; the versatility it offers as an instrument of national power is foundational to military, diplomatic and even economic success.
By Col. Christopher Karns
Pentagon’s deputy secretary temporarily gets lead space advisory job
The deputy defense secretary will step temporarily into the role of the Pentagon’s lead coordinator for space activities, but questions remain on who will ultimately oversee national security space programs.
By Valerie Insinna
Air Force acquisition nominee takes aim at F-35 sustainment costs
If confirmed, the nominee for the top Air Force acquisition job intends to embark on a F-35 deep dive that will focus on how emerging technologies can help decrease sustainment costs over the life of the program.
By Valerie Insinna
Surface Navy boss officially steps down, new leadership at the helm
The Navy’s top surface warfare officer stepped aside Thursday, turning over to the former commanding officer of Navy Personnel Command.
By David B. Larter
The Air Force may not get B-21 bombers on time under long-term continuing resolution
Another long continuing resolution could slow the development, or even the fielding, of the B-21 Raider, the Air Force's number-two civilian warned.
By Valerie Insinna
The Pentagon no longer has a leader on space programs. What does that mean?
The principal Department of Defense space adviser position has been vacated. What comes next is still a mystery.
By Valerie Insinna
What we’re learning about France’s air special forces as they publicly recruit
The French Air Force is for the first time promoting its special forces unit in a bid to recruit civilians. Interested?
By Pierre Tran
Army chief: Future of US troops in Iraq TBD as ISIS crumbles
The U.S. Army chief of staff says U.S. troops in Iraq will continue to help its security forces root out ISIS. But what comes after that for the service in the war-torn country remains to be seen.
By Jen Judson
Army brings back the Stinger missile in the face of Russian aggression
The Army has started training soldiers to use the FIM-92 Stinger — a man-portable, air defense missile — after nearly 15 years of moving away from the weapon system.
By Kyle Rempfer