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Congress tells Air Force to upgrade skiplanes as Arctic heats up

Lawmakers called on the Air Force to study how swapping out the polar airlift fleet could help the U.S. keep protect the Arctic.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

First Lt. James Summer, 25th Fighter Squadron pilot, performs pre-flight checks on an A-10C Thunderbolt II at Osan Air Base, South Korea, Dec. 7, 2022. (Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young/Air Force)

Air Force, Space Force priorities largely supported in funding bill

The Air Force is set to receive more than $216 billion in the fiscal 2023 federal spending bill released Monday.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

White House announces Patriots for Ukraine amid Zelenskyy visit

The announcement came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy landed in Washington for a meeting with President Joe Biden and an address to Congress.

By Bryant Harris

2 years ago

Congress nixes Air Force plans to buy hypersonics this year after test failures

"ARRW still has to prove itself," Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

Guard, Reserve would get 20 more C-130J transport aircraft under budget deal

The added C-130Js account for the bulk of the extra aircraft procurement spending lawmakers added to the administration's original budget request.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

White House seeks new $10B Ukraine fund with half for Pentagon

The White House has formally asked Congress for $32.5 billion pandemic relief and “critical assistance” to help Ukraine fight off a Russian invasion, with $4.8 billion for the Pentagon, as part of an updated supplemental spending request.

3 years ago