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June 2022
Air Force Chief: Better Acquisition Process Helping Nuclear Triad Modernization
The way the Air Force is approaching its new stealth bomber and ballistic missile programs will help sidestep cost overruns and schedule delays that traditionally have held up the development of other systems, the service’s chief of staff said June 22. -
May 2022
JUST IN: Air Force Must Embrace Risk to Counter China
The combination of China’s ambition to be the world’s leading power and its development of advanced military technology requires the United States Air Force to accept more risk in developing and fielding technologies to deter China, according to the secretary of the Air Force. -
April 2022
JUST IN: Military Lagging in Data Processing Capabilities
By Shreeya AranakeThe U.S. military continues to lack crucial data collection, artificial intelligence and machine learning abilities, the head of Northcom said April 25. -
March 2022
BUDGET 2023: Air Force, Space Force Asking for Big Budget Boost in 2023 Proposal
The Department of the Air Force’s 2023 budget proposal includes large increases for much-anticipated new technologies — including its Minuteman III missile replacement and next-generation aircraft programs — as well as continued divestments in some platforms to make way for more funding. -
March 2022
Air Force Seeks to Bridge Aerial Refueling Gap
By Jan TeglerThe Air Force is facing a gap in aerial refueling capacity through the mid-2020s as it retires aged KC-10 and KC-135 tankers faster than they can be replaced by the troubled KC-46A Pegasus or a follow-on tanker aimed at serving as a bridge between existing and next-generation capabilities. -
March 2022
JUST IN: B-21 Raider Program Moves Step Closer to Inaugural Flight
ORLANDO, Fla — The first of the Air Force’s B-21 Raider has been moved off its initial production line for new tests, marking another step closer to the stealth bomber’s inaugural flight, the service’s Rapid Capabilities Office director said March 4. -
March 2022
BREAKING: Despite Russian Aggression, Kendall Names China as No. 1 Threat (UPDATED)
ORLANDO, Fla. — Although Russia’s continued invasion of Ukraine poses a threat to United States allies in Europe, China remains the top concern for the Defense Department, the secretary of the Air Force said Mar. 3. -
February 2022
JUST IN: Air Force to Undertake 'Night Court'-Like Program Review
By Yasmin TadjdehThe Air Force is looking to separate the wheat from the chaff as it examines its science and technology portfolio and looks to make funding cuts to support the acquisition of new and emerging technologies, said the service’s secretary Feb. 15. -
January 2022
JUST IN: Air Force Looking at How to Scale New Combat Drone Programs
The Air Force will work with industry to determine how to scale its new classified uncrewed combat aircraft programs, the secretary of the Air Force said on Jan. 19. -
December 2021
I/ITSEC NEWS: Air Force Tackles Cyber Challenges with 'SCARS' Program
By Yasmin TadjdehThe Air Force is working to better protect its fleet of simulators from cyber attacks and intrusions through a new set of key requirements and standards, officials said Nov. 30.
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