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F-35 simulators can now team up with other fighter sims for virtual combat
The Air Force is the first to get the new F-35 training capability.
By Valerie Insinna
F-35 deliveries could slow down, as COVID-19 jolts Lockheed’s supply chain
Lockheed's aeronautics business, especially the F-35 program, is facing potential delays.
By Valerie Insinna
The Pentagon has sent a new legislative proposal on the Space Force to Congress
All of the controversial policy issues have been kicked down the road for a future proposal.
By Valerie Insinna
Trump drains US spending in Europe to pay for wall with Mexico
The White House is being criticized for a plan to move Pentagon spending meant to deter Russia to the U.S.-Mexico border wall project.
How the Space Force might impact Navy and Marine Corps personnel
The question is how many Navy and Marine Corps billets will transfer to the Space Force.
By Valerie Insinna
Trump officially organizes the Space Force under the Air Force ... for now
President Donald Trump has signed a directive centralizing all military space functions under a new Space Force, which will be overseen by the Department of the Air Force.
By Valerie Insinna
Trump’s new Space Force to reside under Department of the Air Force
The new service will be overseen by the newly created undersecretary of the Air Force for the Space Force and a Space Force chief of staff, who will sit on the Joint Chiefs.
By Valerie Insinna
Poor maintenance contributed to a devastating C-130 crash. Here’s how the Air Force will make sure it doesn’t happen again.
How did a corroded KC-130T blade escape the Air Force's quality control apparatus?
By Valerie Insinna
Space Force could cost fraction of Air Force estimates
A defense budget analyst thinks the Air Force overestimated the cost of standing up a new space service. Here are his numbers.
By Valerie Insinna
STRATCOM head on key lawmaker’s arms control agenda: ‘If you want to save money, change the threat’
Cutting a leg of the nuclear triad isn't the right move, but there are cost savings to be found, the head of U.S. Strategic Command said Wednesday.
By Valerie Insinna
Pentagon presents recommendations on Space Force to Trump
Vice President Mike Pence said he expects President Donald Trump to take the first steps to create a Space Force very soon.
By Valerie Insinna