Threats
These Are the US Military Bases Most Threatened by Climate Change
The belated lists arrived just ahead of a GAO report that says the Pentagon is failing to use climate projections in planning.
Policy
Lawmakers Want the Final Say on Air Force One Paint Job
A House panel has drafted legislation that would require congressional approval if Trump wants to change the Kennedy-era livery.
Defense Systems
Air Force wants data platform on classified network this summer
The Air Force's chief data office is moving full force in trying to stand up its data platform on the classified network by the end of the summer.
Policy
Space Force Clears Senate Committee After House Attempt to Stall
The Senate Armed Services Committee’s legislation “greatly increases the odds that we end up with some sort of a Space Force,” one expert says.
Policy
House Panel Rejects Space Force
The Pentagon’s arguments are unconvincing, a House Appropriations Committee subcommittee says.
Business
US, Poland to Discuss Potential F-35 Sale, Air Force Secretary Says
Warsaw’s eagerness to buy the Joint Strike Fighter came up during Heather Wilson’s April visit to Poland.
Defense Systems
Air Force slows roll out of new cyber career category
Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson announced delays to plans for new career categories and promotion paths, including in cybersecurity.
Defense Systems
Air Force moves to speed up operating authorities
The Air Force plans to migrate 100 applications to the cloud this year with as many as possible opting for the fast track authority to operate process.
Business
Price Drop: Lockheed Pitches $80M F-35A to Pentagon
That’s the cheapest price yet for the Air Force version of the fifth-generation jet.
Science & Tech
US Military Testing Whether Human Pilots Can Trust Robot Wingmen in a Dogfight
DARPA’s Air Combat Evolution program aims to find out — and so shape America’s future arsenal.
Science & Tech
Don’t Expect the US Military’s Next Fighter to Be Joint
While the Navy’s and Air Force’s next tactical jet might share some capabilities, a Navy official says, they won’t share an airframe.
Science & Tech
Fighter Jets with Missile-Killing Lasers Take Another Step Toward Reality
U.S. Air Force says a ground-based laser downed multiple test missiles over New Mexico.
Business
Lockheed, Frustrated with US Air Force, Eyes Foreign F-35 Sales
The service’s proposed purchase of Boeing F-15s has the company increasing its sales efforts on Capitol Hill, and elsewhere.
Science & Tech
Air Force to Begin Shifting Research Funds to These Kinds of Next-Gen Weapons
The Pentagon’s continues to shift focus toward Moscow and Beijing with a new push for tomorrow’s drone swarms and smart missiles.
Science & Tech
New Nuclear Missiles' Cost Estimate Changes Again
The fight over America’s nuclear missile future gets cloudier, as Air Force says expensive silo improvements would be needed for any new ICBMs.
Defense Systems
USAF adds competitive career categories for cyber, space
The Air Force is trying to improve training and talent retention by adding seven new competitive career categories for officers that will include cyber, intelligence and space.
Ideas
Tyndall and Offutt AFBs Need More Repair Money — and Fast
US Air Force readiness will suffer if Congress doesn’t approve more funds by June.
Ideas