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Netherlands orders Skyranger anti-drone cannons for under €1 billion
The weapons will come in two configurations: a mobile setup mounted on vehicles, and a novel stationary design.
Air Force commanders in the Pacific, Europe turn to deterrence amid threats
The commanders discussed how to adapt to anti-access/area denial and how to utilize NATO's battle groups.
By Charlsy Panzino
As space threats proliferate, intelligence integration will be critical
Wing commanders within the U.S. Air Force's space enterprise discussed how they are using intelligence to better help their respective missions.
By Mark Pomerleau
Pentagon’s F-35 deep dive to drive lower costs on block buy deal
The Pentagon’s director of defense pricing is helping the joint program office nail down a better deal on a block buy.
By Valerie Insinna
Air Force streamlines training to ease overburdened pilots
With pilots stretched thin, fighting wars in Iraq and Syria and in Afghanistan, the Air Force is working to cut out unnecessary training and lighten their load.
Combat controller to receive Air Force Cross for actions during fierce Afghan battle
Staff Sgt. Richard Hunter will be the 11th Air Force Special Operations Command recipient of the Air Force Cross since the start of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
By Kyle Rempfer
Air Force deploys more F-16s, tankers to Afghanistan
As the military works toward fleshing out the administration’s new strategy in Afghanistan, the Air Force is deploying more planes and looking for more efficient ways to use them.
If CR persists, Air Force could announce T-X winner ahead of contract award
If a continuing resolution extends past December, the Air Force may consider choosing a winner for the T-X program while deferring the actual award, the service’s uniformed head of acquisition said Tuesday.
By Valerie Insinna
New nuclear cruise missile program appears safe going forward
Gen. Robin Rand, the head of U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command, told reporters Sept. 19 that he is “very confident” that the Long Range Stand-Off weapon (LRSO) will be supported when the department’s Nuclear Posture Review is completed, adding that he sees widespread support in Congress for the weapon.
By Aaron Mehta
Air Force continues to make changes to RPA enterprise
The Air Force is looking at employing some changes to its RPA platforms in the coming year.
By Mark Pomerleau