Threats
Air Force’s Next-Gen ICBM Program Could Face Delays, Kendall Says
Though the Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent is on track at the moment, Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall isn’t sure it will stay there.
Science & Tech
What’s Next in US Hypersonic Efforts as Air Force Shelves ARRW
The service will focus on a potentially cheap scramjet as research continues in other services.
Science & Tech
Failed Hypersonic Test Dims Air Force View of Lockheed Missile
The service had previously disclosed that an ARRW test happened in March, but markedly avoided saying whether it was a success.
Policy
Air Force Won’t Buy Hypersonic Missiles in 2024, Official Says
The service will spend the next year continuing to develop and test two candidate weapons, a budget leader said.
Policy
Let Us Bulk-Buy Missiles for Fighting China, Pentagon Asks Congress
The Defense Department says it wants to use more multi-year munition buys in future years as well.
Science & Tech
Russia’s New START Speech Is More Scare Tactics Than New Arms Race, Says Former Ambassador
Putin left himself a loophole and doesn’t have the funds anyway.
Policy
France Pushes Collective European Air Defense
Emmanuel Macron offers to host a conference to meet Russia’s post-INF threat.
Science & Tech
China’s Balloon May Have Taught the US More Than Beijing Learned From It, General Says
Still, NORAD’s chief says the U.S. military took “precautions,” including “non-kinetic effects.”
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