Threats

The Air & Space Brief: China’s space debris satellite has a wingman; Strategic deterrence model, kaput?; and more...

  • Tara Copp
Threats

Zero Religious Exemptions Granted for COVID Vaccines in Air Force, As Deadline Passes

Nearly 5,000 religious exemptions are still pending approval.

  • Elizabeth Howe
Threats

The Air & Space Brief: China’s hypersonic did ‘circle the globe’; Female fighter pilots make history: “We fly for her.”

  • Tara Copp
Business

Defense Business Brief: CEOs on supply chain, vax mandates; F-35 engine funds?; Aerojet merger delay; and more...

  • Marcus Weisgerber
Threats

Air Force Will Miss Its COVID Vaccination Deadline by a Few Percent

The service’s Nov. 2 goal is nearly a month earlier than those of its sister services.

  • Elizabeth Howe
Threats

The Air & Space Brief: Fighter pilots & cancer; space “superhighway”; Bezos’ space station B&B

  • Tara Copp
Science & Tech

Pentagon AI Chief Responds to USAF Software Leader Who Quit in Frustration

Lt. Gen. Groen concedes culture must change, but says faster development is already on the way.

  • Patrick Tucker
Exclusive Threats

Cancers Strike US Fighter Pilots, Crews at Higher Rates, Air Force Finds

Nearly 30% higher likelihood of testicular cancer and roughly 25% for skin and prostate cancer, according to the military’s most comprehensive study yet.

  • Tara Copp
Threats

The Air & Space Brief: HKIA hijacking update; Airmen face consequences of vaccine refusal; Space Force on China launch

  • Tara Copp
Policy

‘You Are Hereby Reprimanded!’ Airman Told to Begin Separation Due to Vaccine Refusal

Airmen, sailors who refuse vaccine are looking at career-ending consequences. Will the church step in?

  • Tara Copp
Threats

Almost Hijacked? Officials Dispute Scare Amid Ongoing Afghanistan Evac

While the chaos at HKIA is over, the effort to evacuate Afghans is not. Here’s how the U.S. is still getting people out.

  • Tara Copp
Science & Tech

The Air & Space Brief: New B-52 engines will ‘never come off’; ‘Continuous vetting’ aims to expand to social media; Shatner launch delayed...

  • Tara Copp
Business

Defense Business Brief: New engines should never leave B-52 wing; AUSA next week; New Gulfstream jets; and more.

  • Marcus Weisgerber
Defense Systems

Software reform tops Air Force acquisition nom's priorities

Improving how the service acquires software and IT systems, while making DevSecOps the norm ranks among the top priorities for Andrew Hunter, the White House nominee to be assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition, technology and logistics.

  • Lauren C. Williams, Defense Systems
Threats

Active-Duty Suicide Rate Hit Record High in 2020

The rate among soldiers was nearly double that of sailors, DOD’s annual suicide report found.

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Ideas

More Than Just Subs: AUKUS Will Change Pacific Air Ops as Well

For example, U.S. air forces will be able to practice and refine the burgeoning agile combat employment, or ACE, concept.

  • Col. Douglas D. Jackson, Council on Foreign Relations
Science & Tech

The Air & Space Brief: New hypersonics missile developments, Shatner treks to space, Russia beats Cruise to ISS movie

  • Tara Copp
Science & Tech

Hypersonics Test Shows the US Is Catching Up in the New Missile Race

But questions remain about costs and priorities remain.

  • Patrick Tucker
Defense Systems

Keeping up with software cadence at the Air Force Test Center

Maj. Gen. Evan Dertien, commander of the Air Force Test Center, said the organization wants rapid software update capabilities for the USAF fleet, but that approach won't work in every use case.

  • Lauren C. Williams, Defense Systems
Science & Tech

Air Force Chief Anticipates ‘Something Special’ for B-21 Public Debut

The Raider is still on schedule to make its first test flight with the next year, Air Force chief says.

  • Tara Copp
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