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Air Force News
January 2019
Air Force Accepts KC-46A Tanker from Boeing
After years of delays, the Air Force announced Jan. 10 that it has accepted for delivery the first of its new KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling tankers. -
Air Power
December 2018
Bell's V-280 Valor Expected to Achieve Flight-Speed Goal in 2019
One year after Bell’s V-280 Valor flew for the first time, the company is preparing to fly the aircraft to speeds of 280 knots, an executive said Dec. 17. -
Navy News
December 2018
Experts Outline Steps to Address Threats to Aircraft Carriers
The United States needs to boost its defense industrial base and take other measures to deal with the threats that its aircraft carriers face from peer adversaries, experts said Dec. 11. -
Air Force News
December 2018
EXCLUSIVE: Q&A with Gen. Stephen Wilson, Air Force Vice Chief of Staff
By Jon HarperAir Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Stephen ‘Seve’ Wilson sat down with National Defense Managing Editor Jon Harper on the sidelines of the Reagan National Defense Forum in Simi Valley, California, Dec. 1 for an interview about the Air Force’s innovation and acquisition initiatives and other issues. The following Q&A has been edited for length and clarity. -
Space
November 2018
After Years of Delays, First GPS III Launch Nears
As the Air Force prepares to launch the first of its next-generation Global Positioning System III satellites, prime contractor Lockheed Martin is moving forward with major upgrades to legacy ground control systems. -
Training and Simulation
November 2018
Rockwell Collins Upgrades Pilot Training Simulation Systems
Rockwell Collins announced the launch of its next-generation military pilot training environment on Nov. 26, during an industry conference in Orlando, Florida. -
Defense Department
November 2018
Days of Cannibalizing Military Aircraft for Spare Parts Coming to an End
By John C. JohnsonSince their advent in the 19th century, interchangeable parts have allowed manufacturers to efficiently produce products in quantity and for lower costs. -
Air Power
October 2018
Air Force Seeks New Ideas to Train, Retain Pilots
A new Air Force initiative is calling on its personnel, industry and all aviation enthusiasts to create next-generation technology to train pilots. -
Air Power
October 2018
Navy’s F-35 Helmet Problem Fixed With TV Technology
A burst of green light in F-35 helmets that was plaguing Navy pilots landing their aircraft at night has been solved using a component found in many consumer televisions. -
Budget
October 2018
Tough Choices Ahead for B-21 Program
By Jon HarperThe Air Force wants to beef up its bomber fleet over the next decade.
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