Policy
Air Force wants to rely less on Northrop for B-21 sustainment
Stealth-bomber plans are part of a general effort to reduce costs by managing maintenance and upgrades.
Business
How Lockheed is positioning the F-22 to fly into the 2040s
The Pentagon is spending billions to keep the Raptor ready for battle.
Science & Tech
Air Force: One engine design will fit into both bidders’ next-gen fighters
Two companies are vying to build the service’s secretive NGAD jets.
Policy
USAF walks back tanker forecast: ‘We don’t know what our strategy is’
As Boeing KC-46 deliveries resume, officials mull how many more—if any—to order.
Policy
Biden to reverse Trump decision to move Space Command to Alabama
The decision to keep the command at its current home in Colorado will surely enrage Alabama politicians.
Exclusive
Business
On Day 1 of ownership, L3Harris pledges to invest in Aerojet Rocketdyne
In an interview, the new president of what is now a segment of L3Harris Technologies also touted the rocket-maker’s workforce.
Business
Northrop will not bid on Air Force’s new fighter
The company's decision leaves Boeing, Lockheed Martin to compete to build the Next Generation Air Dominance jet.
Policy
Congress may stymie Air Force plan to start retiring F-15Es
The service aims to save $2.9 billion by getting rid of 119 fighter jets.
Policy
Biden picks Air Force's vice chief as its next top officer
But Gen. Dave Allvin may be ensnared by Sen. Tuberville's blanket hold on senior promotions.
Policy
Tuberville’s hold stalling more than 100 Air Force, Space Force promotions
The senator’s hold also hurts military families, officials say.
Ideas
Why the U.S. still needs ground forces in Europe
Moscow’s setbacks notwithstanding, refocusing on China would be a mistake.
Threats
How Air Mobility Command is prepping for possible conflict in the Pacific
The command tested new concepts in this year’s edition of its largest exercise.
Ideas
NATO’s defense demands Eastern Front improvements
The recent summit largely avoided urgent questions about the mismatch between available forces and the Russian threat.
Science & Tech
Pentagon AI more ethical than adversaries’ because of ‘Judeo-Christian society,’ USAF general says
The path to ethical AI is a “very important discussion” being held at DOD’s “very highest levels,” says service’s programs chief.
Science & Tech
Inside the Air Force’s anechoic chamber
Future platforms will require bespoke hardware to test at the Edwards facility.
Business
Software problems will cut F-35 deliveries this year, Lockheed says
The delays will cost the company about $7 million per jet.
Business