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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 Losey

6 weeks ago

Navy orders new fixed-wing pilot helmets

The Next-Generation Fixed Wing Helmet will ultimately replace the HGU-55/P and HGU-68P legacy helmets.

6 weeks ago

US shoots down Iranian drone approaching aircraft carrier

A U.S. Navy fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone that was approaching the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea, CENTCOM said.

7 weeks ago

Lockheed delivered record 191 F-35s as it cleared out TR-3 backlog

The 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 Losey

2 months ago

Navy recognizes leading installations with Battle ‘E’ Award

The coveted U.S. Navy award recognizes military installations that excel at promoting warfighter readiness and supporting combat capabilities.

2 months ago

Death of airman caused by multiple points of failure, report finds

A special investigation found that Staff Sgt. Charles Crumlett’s death while working on a F-22 was caused, among others, by a lack of supervision.

By Cristina Stassis

3 months ago