Newest Ford-class carrier USS John F. Kennedy heads to sea for testingThe USS John F. Kennedy was originally expected to be delivered in July of last year, but delays have pushed its slated arrival to March 2027.By Riley Ceder18 hours ago
Some remote Tricare families will get prescription drugs for freeActive duty families in Tricare Prime Remote in the U.S. will have a $0 copay for covered prescriptions outside military pharmacies.By Karen Jowers3 days 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 Losey10 days ago
Lockheed delivered record 191 F-35s as it cleared out TR-3 backlogThe government refused to accept delivery of new F-35s for a year between 2023 and 2024, which led to jets being stockpiled at Lockheed Martin facilities.By Stephen Losey2 weeks ago
Navy F-35 pilots train to wield drones with touchscreen tabletsThese autonomous unmanned systems, operating with artificial intelligence, can be used as “loyal wingmen” by aviators. By Zita Ballinger Fletcher3 weeks 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 weeks ago