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Energy
March 2021
Air Force Investing in Alternative Energy Sources
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 HarperThe 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. -
Air Force News
March 2021
JUST IN: HASC Chairman Says Officials Should 'Cut Our Losses' on F-35
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Air Force News
February 2021
BREAKING: Robo-Jets Part of Mix for Air Force TacAir Study
Robotic fighter jets — now in their experimental phase — will be part of an upcoming study to determine the right numbers and mix of Air Force tactical aircraft, the service’s Chief of Staff Gen. Charles “CQ” Brown Jr., said Feb. 25. -
Air Power
February 2021
ANALYSIS: Air Force’s Roper Is Gone, But His Vision Lives On
Former Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Will Roper left public service in January at the change in presidential administrations, but his legacy of innovation — along with all the cutting-edge programs he left behind — will continue, service officials said Feb. 24. -
Air Force News
February 2021
JUST IN: Brown Wants More Data to Support Cuts to Legacy Systems
By Jon HarperAir Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles “CQ” Brown Jr. wants to be armed with more data to support his push for Congress and other stakeholders to cut legacy systems. -
Air Force News
February 2021
JUST IN: New T-7A Jet Trainer Flight Test Could Happen This Year
By Meredith RoatenTesting of the next model of the Air Force’s new jet trainer aircraft could happen before the end of 2021, or in early 2022, said Boeing officials Feb. 23. -
Air Power
February 2021
BREAKING: Air Force Chief to Order New Tactical Air Study
The Air Force’s top officer wants to conduct a tactical air study in the coming months to assess what mix of new and legacy aircraft is most fitting for the service, he said Feb. 17. -
Air Force News
February 2021
Air Force Enhances Special Warfare Training
Special operators are known for tackling some of the military’s toughest and most grueling missions. To better prepare elite personnel for challenging environments, the Air Force is improving how it trains them through the use of innovative technology and techniques. -
Air Force News
February 2021
JUST IN: Air Force Swarming Drone Program to Take Next Step
By Meredith RoatenThe Air Force is planning new demonstrations of its swarming drone technology following recent setbacks, the head of the service’s lab said Feb. 4.
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