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Sep 29, 2021
As the service makes progress on its pilot shortage, it still faces racial disparities in the flying ranks.
Sep 28, 2021
U.S. Air Force leaders signal new interest in F-35 reengining, as Pratt & Whitney and GE Aviation start testing adaptive turbofans.
Sep 27, 2021
The space agency has led understanding of climate change, but its facilities are vulnerable to the effects of extreme weather.
Sep 24, 2021
Singapore’s UAS teaming test; Boeing to make Loyal Wingman down under; U.S. titanium imports down; and Raytheon expands AESA radar sales.
Sep 24, 2021
Experienced Pentagon veteran calls for return to a more conventional approach to innovation after era of open-ended demonstrations.
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Nov 01, 2024
U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall pointed to other budget priorities.
Nov 01, 2024
The head of the U.S. Air Force is raising the possibility of completely taking on the mission of air base protection from the Army.
Nov 01, 2024
As it showcased dual-carrier operations for the first time, China released images showing the PLAN J-15B and J-15D now in operation.
Oct 31, 2024
The Nigerian Air Force is modernizing with 10 new AW109 transport helicopters in 2026 and the first of 24 M-346FA light attack aircraft in 2025.
Oct 31, 2024
Saudi Arabia appears to have become an operator of Russian Pantsir-S1 short-range anti-aircraft systems, signaling Moscow continues to pursue arms deals abroad.
Oct 31, 2024
The UK plans to boost defense spending by an additional £2.9 billion ($3.7 billion) in 2025-2026, Chancellor Rachel Reeves says.
Oct 30, 2024
The defense contractor’s revenue and earnings per share in the September quarter both exceeded Wall Street’s consensus estimate.
Oct 30, 2024
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun met Oct. 30 at the Pentagon.