Policy
The New Air Force Ones Are Late, So the Old Planes Need More Cash, Official Says
Air Force acquisition chief cites 2- to 3-year delay, which Boeing blames on subcontractor and supply problems.
Threats
Another US Hypersonic Missile Hits Mach 5 in Test, Air Force Says
Three different U.S. weapons have now demonstrated successful hypersonic flight.
Business
Raytheon Technologies Invests in Hypersonic Aircraft Startup Hermeus
It’s the first investment by the aerospace and defense giant’s new venture arm.
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Business
Lockheed Secretly Worked to Block Airbus’ Influence in Washington—While Teaming on Major Pentagon Bid
Internal email reveals U.S. company’s pressure to deny Europeans’ application to powerful trade group.
Policy
NCOs: America Has Them, China Wants Them, Russia is Struggling Without Them
Non-commissioned officers, long the “backbone” of the U.S. military, are proving even more crucial on modern battlefields.
Business
Boeing’s Low-Ball Defense Bidding Has Come Back to Bite Them
The company has lost billions of dollars and the pandemic is making things worse.
Business
CEO: Boeing Should Have Rejected Trump’s Air Force One Deal
The company revealed that it has lost $660 million outfitting the next presidential jets—so far.
Business
Lockheed Is Delivering F-35s Late—But the Pentagon Is Also Buying Them Too Quickly, GAO Says
More than one-quarter of recent jets are arriving behind schedule, but ahead of planned components that will require costly retrofits, the watchdog says.
Ideas
Plan Now for a 'No-Fly Zone' Over Taiwan
Thwarting a Chinese invasion depends on air defense, and that starts with these four steps.
Science & Tech
Kyiv Asked for a New Kamikaze Drone to Fight Russia. The Air Force Delivered Phoenix Ghost
At least 121 of the new drones are headed to Ukraine as part of the latest $800 million security package.
Policy
Biden Announces Third $800M Weapons Package To Ukraine To Help Donbas Fight
The White House will ask Congress for more money next week to keep weapons flowing.
Business
Inflation, Supply Problems Could Push F-35 Cost Higher Than Expected, Lockheed Says
Negotiations continue on three batches of jets—Lots 15 to 17—that were expected to be finalized last year.
Threats