Policy

Pentagon accepts Qatari jet to use as Air Force One

The Air Force is preparing to award a contract to modify the luxury jet.

Policy

Space Force losing 14% of its civilian workers

That’s more than other military branches, and it means the service will end the year with nearly 1,000 fewer people than expected.

Business

Hegseth to Air Force: Figure out how to modify Qatari jet

Converting the luxury plane into Air Force One could cost more than $1 billion, one senator said.

Policy

Is Trump’s ‘F-55’ fighter jet real?

One former defense official said the president is “very confused.”

Threats

Trump’s Qatari Air Force One would pose massive security risks

Treating the aircraft as safe for the commander in chief with just a few modifications is "absurd," one former senior defense official said.

Policy

Trump’s pick for Air Force No. 2 civilian defends past political comments

Democratic lawmakers voiced concern over Lohmeier’s previous calls for “serious consequences” for officials who “hyper-politicized” the military.

Threats

Pentagon warns it’s not prepared for homeland drone attack

NORAD commander Gen. Guillot has signed a new “standard operating procedure” for base commanders to deal with drones.

Science & Tech

Next wave of Air Force drone wingmen could be cheaper, official says

The service is eyeing flying CCAs alongside the E-7 radar plane and B-21 bomber, in addition to fighters.

Business

After NGAD loss, Lockheed says it will ‘supercharge’ F-35

Company officials confirmed they won’t protest the Air Force’s choice of Boeing for the F-47 contract.

Business

Northrop takes $477M loss on B-21 to speed up production, cover materials costs

Anticipated losses on the stealth bomber’s first five production lots have now surpassed $2 billion.