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Sweden’s trio of radar planes will complement NATO’s 10, says air force chief
GlobalEye will be AEW for “all domains,” Maj. Gen. Jonas Wikman says.
Allies and industry will gather at Farnborough Air Show amid Iran war, spending debates
NATO gripes, funding arguments, and Iran war tension will underscore the show.
Ukraine will build 5M drones in 2026. NATO must learn how: deputy commander
The alliance must also take hard lessons from the U.S. war on Iran, said Air Chief Marshal Johnny Stringer.
International air and space leaders will push unity at conference after prickly NATO summit
Military brass to debate space warfare, the U.K.’s F-35s, and the country's new spending plan.
NATO snubs Boeing, picks Saab to build alliance’s next radar plane
One analyst said the Pentagon’s waffling on the E-7 contributed to an “own goal.”
Philippine exercise showcased Marine Littoral Regiment’s growth
3rd MLR "basically did exactly what it was designed to do,” Col. Gabe Diana said.
House, mostly, backs $1.5B White House moves to fund E-7 Wedgetail
A shuffle of classified Air Force funds was OK’d, but a withdrawal from the Navy was stopped.
General Atomics plans upgrade so ground stations can fly newer MQ-9 drones
Upgrade package will enable current operators to fly MQ-9Bs with their existing terminals.
Sen. Warren seeks ethics pledge from Raytheon exec nominated to top space acquisition job
A letter sent to Erich Hernandez-Baquero raised ‘impartiality’ concerns if confirmed to the role.
Anduril, General Atomics get Air Force contracts to build first drone wingmen
Six other companies will compete to develop its autonomy software.
What if the A-10 had AI & electronic-warfare gear?
House lawmakers wonder whether new missions could help keep the Warthog useful.
HASC still waiting for updated E-7 Wedgetail funding request
‘We would like to see that budget amendment,” one senior staffer said.
General Atomics resumes drone-wingman flights after mishap
An investigation by the Air Force and the defense contractor led to a software change.
F-35, F-15 may take A-10’s combat-search-and-rescue role: USAF chief
Warthog retirements have been delayed as officials look for a replacement platform.
In reversal, Hegseth now backs E-7 radar plane
SecDef says previous calls to cancel the program reflected a now-discarded ”divest-to-invest mindset.”
Air Force wants AI in its air-ops command-and-control system
Kessel Run is managing the nascent effort to improve the Air Operations Center Weapon System used by COCOMs.
First B-52s to get new engines this year
Critical design review clears Boeing to upgrade two Stratofortresses in bid to keep them flying past 2050.
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Air Force’s top general: Supplemental funding needed to replace US aircraft lost in Iran
The 2027 budget request was made before dozens of aircraft were destroyed during Epic Fury.
Air Force pushes to fund upgraded refueling systems instead of new tanker development
One former military official fears delays for a tanker replacement could hurt the combat fleet.
A-10s escape retirement once again amid continued use in Iran war
The Air Force will extend three squadrons to keep the Warthog flying through 2030.
