US Air Force needs 500 next-gen fighters, bombers to beat China, think tank says"No more ‘divest to invest,’” aviation expert Heather Penney said, arguing that the Air Force needs to dramatically boost its F-47 and B-21 acquisition.By Stephen Losey7 weeks ago
US lawmakers release $839B compromise defense spending billThe conferenced defense spending bill would increase funding for both the Air Force and Navy's sixth-generation fighters.By Stephen Losey2 months ago
Air Force outlines acquisition changes supporting Hegseth mandateThe new portfolio acquisition executives will oversee vital Air Force programs, such as advanced planes and nuclear command and control.By Stephen Losey3 months ago
Proposed defense bill would fund Golden Dome, next-gen fightersThe proposed NDAA would authorize $900.6 billion in discretionary defense spending in fiscal 2026, an $8 billion increase over DOD's budget request.By Stephen Losey4 months ago
US Air Force names general to oversee major acquisition programsIn his new role, Lt. Gen. Dale White will oversee many of the Air Force's biggest ― and, in some cases, most troubled ― programs.By Stephen Losey4 months ago
New planes, ready fleet a focus as Wilsbach takes charge of Air ForceWilsbach's emphasis on aircraft readiness comes as mission-capable rates have steadily declined in recent years.By Stephen Losey4 months ago
