Latest "JSTARS recap" stories

An E-8C, Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System, or Joint STARS, takes off for a Weapons School integration mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Nov. 22, 2021. The primary mission is to provide theater ground and air commanders with ground surveillance to support attack operations and targeting that contributes to the delay, disruption and destruction of enemy forces. (William Lewis/Air Force)

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

14 months ago

US defense policy bill clears House, rockets to Senate

U.S. Senate lawmakers are expected to finalize Congress’ annual defense authorization bill early next week following the House’s passage of the measure Thursday.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

5 years ago

Get ready for the JSTARS recap showdown

Will Congress let the Air Force cancel the JSTARS recap?

By Valerie Insinna

5 years ago

Congress to ‘balance’ JSTARS recap with something new, key lawmaker says

Lawmakers will seek “balance” between the Air Force’s multibillion-dollar program to replace its aging E-8C JSTARS and something new, a key congressman says.

5 years ago

US Air Force secretary: JSTARS recap decision coming this month

By the end of the month, the Air Force will have completed a “rapid assessment” to determine whether the service can use existing platforms to accomplish the JSTARS mission.

By Valerie Insinna

5 years ago

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