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Despite KC-46 problems, US Air Force optimistic about Boeing’s Huey replacement

Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson doesn't believe the Huey replacement is "a complicated procurement."

By Valerie Insinna

5 years ago

Marine Corps F-35s dogged by parts shortages

It can take months for Marines to get the spare parts needed to repair the F-35B. But what is anyone doing about it?

By Valerie Insinna

5 years ago

Israel just showed that the F-35 can fight. So what’s next?

Don't expect the United States to quickly follow Israel's example when it comes to deploying its F-35s in combat, experts said.

By Valerie Insinna

6 years ago

Here’s how House lawmakers plan to fix the US military’s hypoxia problem

The House Armed Services Committee wants to bump up funding to develop technologies that could help the Air Force and Navy mitigate pilot physiological episodes.

By Valerie Insinna

6 years ago

Air Force to reassess health of aircraft inventory due to fatal mishaps

“I think how the Air Force has approached this is not to panic,” says Gen. Ellen Pawlikowski, head of Air Force Materiel Command.

By Valerie Insinna

6 years ago

Air Force acquisition exec: To reduce F-35 sustainment cost, focus on agile software

The service's new head of acquisition has floated doing an agile software pathfinder ahead of the F-35's modernization program.

By Valerie Insinna

6 years ago

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