Latest "defense policy bill" stories

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II sits on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, April 15, 2021. (Senior Airman Jacob Stephens/Air Force)

Davis-Monthan’s future in flux after Congress blocked A-10 retirement

Disagreements over the fate of the A-10 Warthog have had a broader impact in Tucson.

By Rachel S. Cohen

12 months ago

Senior Master Sgt. Mark Farmer, a space systems operations superintendent assigned to the 114th Space Control Squadron at Patrick AFB, Florida, monitors satellite networking equipment June 3, 2016. (Tech. Sgt. William Buchanan/U.S. Air National Guard)

Congress turns down a Space National Guard again, but Space Force isn’t giving up

"Simply put, we don’t know enough," Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-OK) said.

By Rachel S. Cohen

15 months ago

The Air Force is ready to retire four E-8C Joint STARS jets in 2022

Airmen associated with the aircraft can switch to other jobs at Robins Air Force Base or transfer elsewhere.

By Rachel S. Cohen

15 months ago

Jet ejection seat, breathing system oversight strengthened in defense bill

The provisions of the defense policy bill aim to prevent further deaths and injuries among military pilots.

By Rachel S. Cohen

16 months ago

Space Force should make its case for legal changes to help launch ranges: lawmakers

The Space Force may need legal changes to pursue its "Range of the Future."

By Rachel S. Cohen

20 months ago

Robins looks to bring home the BACN under new Air Force proposal

If Congress signs off on the proposal, Robins would get a squadron of nine E-11A Battlefield Airborne Communications Node aircraft.

By Rachel S. Cohen

21 months ago

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