Failed Hypersonic Test Dims Air Force View of Lockheed Missile
By Audrey Decker

The service had previously disclosed that an ARRW test happened in March, but markedly avoided saying whether it was a success.

Air Force Wishlist: Accelerate E-7 Production, Extend F-15EX Range, Buy New Radars for F-16s
By Audrey Decker

The service's "unfunded priorities" list also includes $1.2 billion for 21 military construction projects.

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How Self-Flying F-16s Will Enable Future Fighter Drones
By Patrick Tucker

The Air Force's Venom project aims to use test data to train an AI engine that can be widely used.

F-35 Sales Rise as Russian Invasion Grinds On
By Audrey Decker

Air Force general says recent deals show how NATO allies are stepping up as the U.S. focuses on China.

The Air Force Is Rebuilding Its Pacific Plans Around the B-21
By Patrick Tucker

A "daily flyer" bomber that's also an intel-and-communications hub will make the entire service less vulnerable in a potential war with China, officials say.

Amid Pentagon Focus On China, Indo-Pacific Command Says It Has $3.5B Budget Shortfall
By Marcus Weisgerber

This "unfunded list" comes on top of the $9.1 billion the Pentagon requested for "Pacific deterrence" in its 2024 spending proposal.

The New F-35A Engine Would Be a Win-Win-Win-Win
By John Venable

The fuel savings alone would please taxpayers, environmentalists, the Pentagon and the industrial base.

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