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B-2 crash report: Hydraulic failure led to landing gear collapse, fire
The B-2's pilot fought hard to keep it from veering off the runway after its landing gear collapsed, even standing up to put all his weight on the brake.
We hold these Space Truths to be self-evident
U.S. Space Command head Gen. James Dickinson's new strategic vision outlines the principles informing his efforts to maintain space supremacy.
By Nathan Strout
US Air Force has a fix for two major KC-46 problems
Only four problems remain on the KC-46's list of most pressing technical deficiencies.
By Valerie Insinna
France begins backfilling its Rafale fleet after selling some to Greece
The French Air and Space Force will be getting 12 new Rafales for an estimated cost of $1.5 billion.
By Christina Mackenzie
23 Republicans urge Biden to work with allies on tech to combat China
GOP lawmakers are calling on President Biden to maximize alliances on emerging technology.
By Joe Gould
Biden seen likely to keep Space Force, a Trump favorite
Bipartisan congressional support for Space Force makes it likely that Biden will not push for its undoing.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Air Force chief: Electromagnetic spectrum could be cheaper option to defeat enemies
The Air Force's top officer says the electromagnetic spectrum operations could cut costs for defeating enemies.
By Mark Pomerleau
Boeing’s cost overruns on KC-46 now exceed initial contract with US Air Force
Pressures on Boeing's commercial business during the pandemic have permeated the KC-46 program.
By Valerie Insinna
With new Air Force One planes still bare, Biden will choose between the jet’s classic livery or a fresh paint scheme
No paint has been ordered for the new presidential aircraft, leaving it it possible that the iconic blue and gold design may be continued.
By Valerie Insinna
Greece and France ink $3 billion contract for Rafale fighter jets
Six of the second-hand aircraft will be delivered at a rate of one a month starting this July, with the six new aircraft delivered in spring 2022 and the last six used aircraft delivered in early 2023.
By Christina Mackenzie
Interview: How the US plans to improve its missile warning satellites
Maj. Gen. DeAnna Burt, commander of the Combined Force Space Component Command, explains how the Space Force is working to improve its space-based missile warning capabilities.
By Nathan Strout