Business
Pentagon Could Block 80-Plus Deliveries of F-35s
The Pentagon has stopped accepting newly built stealth fighters from Lockheed until tech trials are finished.
Science & Tech
How 5G Is Enabling Autonomous Military Inspector Drones in the Pacific
5G could play a big role in streamlining logistics issues through AI and virtual reality.
Policy
Senate Lawmakers Want to Ax Alternate F-35 Engine Program
SASC markup on collision course with House over funding new engine technology.
Business
Pratt & Whitney Angered by Lockheed’s Support for New F-35 Engine
Engine-maker says prime contractor is exaggerating the jet’s future role.
Business
On the Paris Tarmac, Execs Vie for the Next US Tanker Order
Boeing is trying to keep its monopoly, while Lockheed and Airbus seek a bigger pie.
Threats
Air Force Has Moved Families 15 Times to Evade LGBTQ+, Racial Discrimination
The department started tracking discrimination-related movements in 2021.
Defense Systems
Fund the New F-35 Engine—If Only to Keep Industrial Base Humming, Lawmaker Says
Rep. Wittman and allies want to reverse the Air Force decision to kill the alternate engine program.
Threats
US Rushes F-22s to Stop Russian Harassment Over Syria
Iran and Russia's efforts to push the U.S. out of the airspace include an aerial incident last week, Air Forces Central commander says.
Threats
US Air Force Uses Mideast Ops to Test Tech for Potential China Fight
The service is testing how artificial intelligence could rapidly give kinetic and non-kinetic targeting options to senior leaders, Air Forces Central Commander said.
Science & Tech
Air Force Lab Seeks Higher-Risk, Higher-Reward Breakthroughs
At the Defense One Tech Summit, AFRL's tech chief says the lab wants to answer science questions that have never been asked.
Policy
House Lawmakers Push Alternate F-35 Engine
In markup, HASC chairman adds more than $500 million to keep the alternate engine alive.
Ideas
We’re Still Arguing Over Women in the Military?
The U.S. armed forces need women, and suggestions to the contrary hurt recruiting and readiness.
Defense Systems
New ICBM Delayed at Least a Year, GAO Says
Annual assessment foresees LGM-35A reaching initial operating capability no earlier than mid-2030.
Threats
To Escape Bullies, Military ‘Forced to Move’ Families with LGBTQ+ Kids
Harassment of children is "detracting from our readiness," says top Air Force manpower official, "because their school will do nothing when their LGBT kid is being bullied."
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