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Air Force’s JSTARS flies last intel mission after 3 decades in service
The jets have amassed more than 141,000 hours in combat since Operation Desert Storm in 1991.
GAO: Air Force isn’t meeting availability goals for crucial fixed-wing aircraft
A new report from the Government Accountability Office is sounding the alarm about the Air Force’s ability to fully field several key legacy fixed-wing aircraft in its fleet.
Trump signals he may ignore Russia provisions in defense bill he just signed
U.S. President Donald Trump said in a statement he reserves the right to ignore the defense authorization law’s ban on U.S. recognition of Russian sovereignty over Crimea, among 50 other provisions.
By Joe Gould
Congress finalizes $717 billion defense budget authorization months ahead of schedule
The $717 billion measure includes a 2.6 percent pay raise for troops and major changes to the military officer personnel system.
The US Air Force’s top acquisition exec talks hypersonic prototypes and more
The Air Force needs to make purchases more like commercial industry does, according to its assistant secretary for acquisition, technology and logistics.
By Valerie Insinna
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.
JSTARS recap is officially dead
The 2019 defense policy bill hands the Air Force a big win.
By Valerie Insinna
Trump is actually helping alliance, says former NATO parliament chief
Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, talks to Defense News about South Korea, the U.S. president, NATO, Russia, Syria and more.
By Joe Gould
Air Force quietly, and reluctantly, pushing JSTARS recap source selection ahead
The Air Force wants to cancel the JSTARS recap program. But source selection may be further ahead than you think.
By Valerie Insinna
House sinks submarine proposal, OKs Pentagon spending bill with dual-carrier buy
The House has passed its chamber’s version of the annual defense appropriations bill. Here's what you need to know.
By Joe Gould
Get ready for the JSTARS recap showdown
Will Congress let the Air Force cancel the JSTARS recap?
By Valerie Insinna