Pentagon, Lockheed Martin agree to $4.7 billion PAC-3 interceptor deal
Lockheed in January discussed a target of increasing annual PAC-3 interceptor production from approximately 600 to 2,000 over a span of seven years.
By J.D. Simkins
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Iranian strikes target the infrastructure behind US airpower
Iran has struck radar systems, satellite communications and mission-critical aircraft at US bases across Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
By Michael Scanlon
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.
Commanding officer of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 36 fired
Lt. Col. Calischaran G. James was relieved of his duties by Maj. Gen. Marcus B. Annibale, the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general.
By J.D. Simkins
Aviators get Army’s highest non-combat award after deadly collision
Two U.S. Army aviators received the Soldier's Medal for risking their own lives to triage and provide care for soldiers in a 2023 helicopter collision.
Army Korea’s move to longer duty tours to come in stages, general says
The new model will see soldiers accompanied by their families serving a three-year tour in Korea and unaccompanied troops serving two years.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Pentagon cuts back F-35 upgrades to slow schedule slips: Auditors
The F-35's Block 4 upgrades are being trimmed back so the program can focus on what it can deliver in 2031.
Navy uses 3-D printing to manufacture destroyer parts
The 3-D printing process reduced the manufacturing time of one part, which traditionally takes nearly a year to produce, by 80%.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Hegseth questions Air Force plan to buy E-7, touts space-based recon
Air Force officials say the E-7 must replace its aging E-3 AWACS planes and would be needed even when space-based ISR capabilities are in orbit.
Why the bar scene in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ is more than just nostalgia
The bar scene, while nostalgic, functions as a crucial pivot point that sets up character arcs, thematic depth and emotional stakes.
By Clay Beyersdorfer
F-35s to get new capabilities with summer software update
Future Block 4 capabilities are intended to bring the F-35 better sensors, improved sensor integration, and the ability to carry more and deadlier weapons.
Senators detail desired missile defense elements for Trump’s Iron Dome
Two senators introduced a bill that would authorize $19.5 billion for fiscal 2026 to build out Trump's "Iron Dome for America."
By Jen Judson