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Air Power

July 2021

JUST IN: Watchdog Calls Projected F-35 Sustainment Costs ‘Unaffordable’

By Meredith Roaten
A new report released on July 7 advises the Pentagon to make salvaging operations costs from the F-35 fighter jet program priorities a top priority.
Air Power

June 2021

JUST IN: Services Consider Reducing Live F-35 Training to Save Sustainment Dollars

By Meredith Roaten
After criticism about affordability, the services are considering reducing flight hours pilots are required to log on the F-35 fighter jet to cut costs.
Air Power

June 2021

Questions About Costs, Force Mix Could Spell Trouble for F-35A

By Mandy Mayfield
Budget

May 2021

BUDGET 2022: Air Force Proposal Would Shift Funding to New Aircraft

By Stew Magnuson
The Air Force budget proposal includes large increases for new and developing technologies, including its future bomber, aerial refueler and Minuteman III replacement programs.
Air Force News

May 2021

JUST IN: For Air Force Chief of Staff, 2035 Looms Large

By Stew Magnuson
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown said what the world may look like in the year 2035 is informing the service on its proposed budget for 2022.
Special Operations

May 2021

SOFIC NEWS: AFSOC Studying Development of Amphibious Aircraft

By Meredith Roaten
The Air Force’s Special Operations is prioritizing the development of a plane that can take off and land from the water along with other capabilities.
Air Power

May 2021

JUST IN: Program Leader Says High Costs Pose ‘Existential Threat’ to F-35

By Jon Harper
High costs and concerns about affordability threaten the future of the F-35 joint strike fighter, the program executive officer for the aircraft warned May 13.
Space

April 2021

JUST IN: Air Force Research Lab Targets Precision, Navigation and Timing Technology

By Meredith Roaten
The Air Force Research Laboratory is making investments in new precision, navigation and timing technology, the lab’s commander said April 22.
Energy

March 2021

Air Force Investing in Alternative Energy Sources

By Mandy Mayfield
The Air Force and Space Force are making technology investments to prepare for current and future energy challenges.
Budget

March 2021

F-35 Procurement Could Be Swayed by Robo-Jets

By Jon Harper
The future of F-35A joint strike fighter procurement will likely be affected by the development of robotic jets — known as loyal wingmen — and how the Air Force decides to integrate them into the tactical aircraft fleet, according to one leading analyst.