Policy
First Ukrainian F-16 pilots will complete training as soon as May
Air National Guard director says the effort is taking a bit longer because pilots need to learn a “full range of missions.”
Defense Systems
Air Force weighs future of Osprey as months-long grounding continues
The tiltrotor’s suspension has given the Marines an “operational gap.”
Business
Lockheed vows steady F-35 production amid demand shifts
The Pentagon is reportedly considering a cut to next year’s order but international interest continues to rise.
Threats
USAF plans stealthy tankers for ‘extreme threat areas’
Next-gen aerial refueling program will be “a system,” not just one aircraft, says mobility chief.
Business
'Unexpected’ engineering slows price negotiations on USAF radar plane
Air Force officials thought the E-7 would more closely resemble UK’s Wedgetails.
Business
Air Force will narrow its pool of robot wingman vendors within ‘next few months’
The service might be able to pick three companies for the next stage of the competition—if industry shares some of the cost burden.
Policy
Air Force announces major shakeup to prep for war with China
Space Force also lists changes, including a futures command.
Policy
Air Force’s pitch to retirees: Come back! No bonus or promotion, though
Service revives program to plug manning holes. But will anyone take the jobs?
Business
F-35 engine upgrade on track, despite congressional dysfunction
Pratt & Whitney plans to start delivering the upgraded engines by 2029.
Science & Tech
Robot wingmen vs. China: What a think tank’s wargame revealed about a key USAF concept
As the Air Force contemplates a range of price points, the tabletop exercise suggests cheaper is better.
Threats
Can AI reduce Air Force logistics planning from days to minutes?
Air Mobility Command is testing a new tool that might help in a Pacific conflict.
Science & Tech
First Space Force guardian to be launched into space this summer
Col. Nick Hague will be part of a six-month mission for NASA.
Business
USAF tried an electric plane. Now it wants to buy
A three-month test of the battery-powered ALIA has the service looking to move ahead.
Threats
Aussie F-35s, UK tanker join massive wargame over western US
This year’s Red Flag comes as US and allies operate against Houthi targets in Mideast.
Threats
Northrop to eat $1.2B on B-21 program
The CEO says the company has now learned not to underbid on fixed-price contracts.
Science & Tech
Air Force sticking with Sentinel despite huge cost breach, officials say
The ICBM program is now expected to cost 37 percent more than previous projections.
Defense Systems
B-21 production is a go, Pentagon says
Defense undersecretary confirms Northrop Grumman has approval to start making non-test variants of the stealth bomber.
Defense Systems
Air Force confirms B-21 flight testing underway at Edwards AFB
A second confirmed flight took place on Wednesday.
Defense Systems
Pentagon’s next-gen missile-tracking effort moves ahead—for now
Three firms have been picked to build 54 satellites, but plans depend on funds in the still-unpassed 2024 budget.
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