Threats
Air Force general defends incendiary memo but says ‘war is not inevitable’
Minihan says a mindset of urgency helped produce three “game-changing” concepts in a recent exercise.
Business
Lockheed aims to hit F-16 production goal by end of 2025
But lawmakers and Pentagon officials want more jets, faster, particularly for Taiwan.
Policy
Army recruiting: better than last year, still short of goal, officials say
The service inducted around 9,000 more new soldiers this year than in 2022, commander says.
Ideas
Defense One Radio, Ep. 133: Unpacking the 2023 Air, Space & Cyber conference
In this episode, we review several things we learned at the Air & Space Forces Association's biggest annual event.
Threats
Ukraine learns to fight with a hodge-podge of foreign artillery
It's also working to protect its field guns from loitering munitions and counter-battery fire, Ukrainian officer says.
Threats
Air Force looks to move spy-plane sensors to satellites
Among the draws: space-based gear can often be built and launched faster than aircraft can be modified.
Business
Conference Wire: Air, Space & Cyber 2023, Day 3
New photos of the B-21 got some buzz, but drones—and especially CCAs—were a hot topic.
Threats
Navies face ‘dreadnought moment' as Ukraine destroys more Russian warships, British admiral says
“We're once again facing something completely new, a paradigm shift,” the First Sea Lord said.
Science & Tech
B-21 starts engine tests as bomber preps for first flight
Software is ready to go, program officials say, engendering some 'smack talk' with hardware teams.
Defense Systems
B-21: Peep new photos of the Air Force's secretive stealth bomber
Three new images of the bat-winged aircraft are released.
Threats
China, Russia taking ‘batting practice’ in air intercepts of aging US aircraft, general says
Aggressive maneuvers underscore diminishing U.S. advantage, Air Combat Command leader said.
Defense Systems
Space Force needs more cyber operators for weapons, chief says
Protecting them is a primary concern for Space Operations Command, says its vice commander.
Policy
Some Ukrainian pilots could finish training in as few as three months
Air National Guard director said shorter timeline is “absolutely realistic” for experienced pilots.
Business
Conference Wire: Air, Space & Cyber 2023, Day 2
Speeches by the chiefs of the Air Force and Space Forces were highlights at the giant gathering outside Washington, D.C.
Threats
China’s new satellites extend its military reach, US says
Rapid buildup “allows them to see much further with greater precision at day and at night and through all weather,” Space Force intel chief says.
Threats
Air Force clearing out jungles in Pacific to bolster airfield options
But additional funding for these efforts may be held up by budget impasse on Capitol Hill, Pacific Air Forces commander says.
Defense Systems
Budget delays could ‘slow roll’ Air Force’s digital infrastructure plans
In early 2024, the service plans to launch cloud-based command and control technologies in three undisclosed locations.
Policy
USAF aims to ‘re-optimize’ for great power competition
Kendall dispatches teams to seek better ways to organize to take on China.
Business
Conference Wire: Air, Space & Cyber 2023, Day 1
The Air Force secretary on confronting China and getting nominees through Congress.
Business
Military hopes commercial airlines adopt new hybrid plane design
The head of U.S. Transportation Command says blended wing body designs could provide more efficient, especially if they can fly from existing airports.
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