Moving US F-16s from Germany will ripple far outside the Black Sea region
Former defense and military officials weighed in on the decision to transfer F-16s from Germany to Italy.
By Valerie Insinna and Aaron Mehta
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Armed with a new Arctic strategy, the Air Force seeks increased connectivity in the region
Space, communications and missile defense emerged as key priorities for air and space forces operating in the Arctic.
By Valerie Insinna
Goldfein: Touring Europe to redefine deterrence
One of the more important historical footnotes will be the enduring power of the trans-Atlantic alliance and NATO.
By Gen. David Goldfein
British Air Force charts a rise in Russian activity around Baltic states
There have been 13 intercepts with Russian planes since British Typhoons arrived in Estonia in May.
By Valerie Insinna
The US Air Force’s top general gets a taste of Finnish fighter tactics
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Goldfein got up to speed on the Finnish Air Force's newest capabilities before getting to see some of them in action.
By Valerie Insinna
Can commercial satellites revolutionize nuclear command and control?
According to one Air Force official, commercial satellite capabilities could increase the survivability of nuclear command and controls, while also providing a cheaper alternative to military-owned satellites.
By Nathan Strout
US Air Force general: No pause in drone operations amid Iran tension
The U.S. Air Force continues to operate drones in the Middle East despite the recent downing of an RQ-4 surveillance drone by Iran's Revolutionary Guard.
By Valerie Insinna
What’s the end game for the US Air Force’s command and control overhaul?
In an exclusive interview, the Air Force chief of staff explained how he'd like to see his multidomain command and control initiative take root in the Pentagon.
By Valerie Insinna
Heather Wilson’s Air Force legacy: Fierce advocate for the service and shrewd political operator
During an exit interview with Defense News, the Air Force secretary reflects on her tenure, while emphasizing she's still not quite done.
By Valerie Insinna
Air Force to give Sierra Nevada Corp. a sole-source contract for light-attack planes, but Textron will also get an award
The U.S. Air Force's light-attack experiment is taking baby steps toward a conclusion.
By Valerie Insinna
Air Force leaders on space deterrence: ‘At some point, we’ve got to hit back’
The top two Air Force officials hinted at this year's Space Symposium that the U.S military would take offensive actions in space if needed to deter an enemy.
By Valerie Insinna
Top US Air Force official takes shots at Space Development Agency’s first project
Moving forward with a space architecture dependent on small, low-cost satellites could result in disaster, warns Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson.
By Valerie Insinna