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What’s in a name? Fighters, bombers and modern aerial combat
Opinion: Fielding survivable bomber-sized aircraft for long-range aerial combat could mitigate shortfalls in achieving air superiority against China.
By Gregory Malandrino and Thomas G. Mahnken
US Air Force eyes missile defense for dispersed bases in China fight
The Air Force plans to spread out forces during a fight with China, and Gen. David Allvin wants to do more to defend dispersed bases from missile attacks.
Biden takes first ride in new Marine One as Sikorsky wraps delivery
The Sikorsky-made VH-92A Patriot helicopter will replace older presidential transportation helicopters as part of a phased transition.
Key homeland defense radar test is back on the calendar after anomaly
After MDA canceled a ballistic missile target tracking test of its Long-Range Discrimination Radar, it is now poised to conduct the major test next year.
By Jen Judson
Defense Science Board calls for greater commercial space tech adoption
A new report calls on the Space Force to integrate commercial technology wherever possible — from wargaming exercises to budgets and acquisition plans.
Soldiers work with Marines as the Corps ramps up its air defenses
Marines and soldiers are trading notes on how to defend their airspace in an increasingly complex and threatening battlespace.
By Todd South
Opinion
The US needs more pop-up air bases worldwide to keep enemies guessing
Large-scale Air Force exercise rescripted to address growing threats to large installations, argue analysts Bradley Bowman and Lydia LaFavor.
By Bradley Bowman and Lydia LaFavor
Space Force, allies craft global supply chain strategy
Space Force says the strategy could be completed in within the next year.
Ship-killing guided bomb put to test as Air Force sinks cargo vessel
The Air Force is looking for more ways to strike enemy vessels at sea as the U.S. prepares for a potential conflict with China in the Pacific.
US Marines and Japanese military put new radar on Taiwan’s doorstep
The radar system combines five legacy platforms into once piece of gear and is part of efforts to make Marine littoral regiments agile and autonomous.
By Todd South
US Army to hold new counter-drone battle command system competition
A competition for a new command-and-control system focused on countering air drones will kick off next year.
By Jen Judson