Threats
The US military is taking control of more Texas borderland
The Air Force has added about 190 miles of Rio Grande riverbank to the 250 it already oversees.
Ideas
'Mission ahead, heavens above'
Welcome to Fictional Intelligence, the first of a monthly series that explores the future through short stories.
Science & Tech
Pentagon leaders should have more control over services’ tech budgets, GAO suggests
Unsurprisingly, “The Departments of Army, Air Force, and Navy disagreed.”
Defense Systems
Lockheed CEO: Air Force RQ-170 drones used in mission to capture Maduro
Missions for the “Beast of Kandahar” stealth drone are rarely acknowledged, experts say.
Business
Northrop CEO: deal to accelerate B-21 production could arrive in months
Last year’s government shutdown delayed negotiations between the company and service. Another is looming.
Business
Boeing takes $565m hit on KC-46 tanker
Despite the “bad contract,” the company remains optimistic about negotiating future deals.
Threats
Air Force mum on details of Mideast exercise amid military buildup
Similarly, details of a NORAD exercise in Greenland this month were not disclosed.
Policy
Air Force revives a deployment concept used for the GWOT—with a few twists
Air Expeditionary Wing 2.0 is the latest move away from Biden-era attempts to orient the force toward China.
Business
USAF consolidates some acquisition program offices into mission-focused groups
But many of the new “portfolio acquisition executives” were already leading multi-mission efforts.
Threats
How ‘Absolute Resolve’ harnessed 150 aircraft and more to launch a regime change in Venezuela
The Joint Chiefs chair described the "precise" and "unprecedented" military operation at a Saturday press conference.
Business
USAF adds third contender for initial robot-wingman buy; picks 9 for next phase
More than a year after Anduril and General Atomics got R&D contracts, Northrop wins entry with a self-financed CCA.
Policy
Nearly 300 days after purge, Pentagon taps new Air Force vice chief, JAG
Air Mobility commander nominated to be vice chief; Oklahoma Air National Guard commander to be top judge advocate general.
Business
Next presidential jet will arrive a bit earlier than projected, Air Force says
Boeing's first VC-25B Air Force One jet is now slated to enter service in mid-2028.
Threats