Bill seeks to raise fitness standards for Army close combat forcesA new version of the bill drops a controversial move back to the old fitness test.By Todd South5 months ago
Davis-Monthan to launch new special operations wing as A-10 retiresThe Air Force says it is still "working through the details" of the new organization, currently dubbed the "492nd Power Projection Wing."By Rachel S. Cohen12 months ago
Air Force looks to cut nearly 50% of tactical air control party jobsThe move would significantly limit the number of officers and enlisted airmen trained to plan attacks and call in airstrikes on the front lines.By Rachel S. Cohen13 months ago
US Air Force wants to retire all A-10s by 2029“The A-10 is a great airplane … in an uncontested environment,” Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown said.By Stephen Losey14 months ago
Task force seeks lighter Javelin missiles, robot dogs for infantryThe Close Combat Lethality Task Force serves as lead advocate for infantry, close-combat programs.By Todd South19 months ago
Army seeks data as it fields Next Generation Squad WeaponsThe data platform “will enable units to regularly assess weapons’ health, reduce failure rates, extend the lifetime of a weapon and optimize maintenance plans,” the company stated in a release.By Irene Loewenson21 months ago