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Air Force triples funding for prototype sixth-gen fighter engine
The future of the NGAD sixth-generation fighter remains unclear, but billions in extra funding would keep work progressing on its prototype engine.
Advanced engine industrial base at risk of ‘collapse,’ Air Force says
The head of the Air Force's propulsion directorate is concerned cancellation of AETP would weaken the advanced engine industrial base.
Frontline Photos: Nov. 28, 2021
Military working dogs, pararescue operations, a halftime show performance, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Lockheed nabs F-35 sustainment contract worth up to $6.6B
The cost per flying hour is set to decrease by 8 percent over the contract period, the Pentagon stated.
By Valerie Insinna
House lawmakers want to force the Pentagon to lower F-35 sustainment costs in order to buy more aircraft
House lawmakers on Wednesday debated whether to tie the number of F-35s the Defense Department can buy to the cost of sustainment.
By Valerie Insinna
Air Force secretary outlines short-term plan to shake up space acquisition
Kendall is vetting candidates to serve as assistant Air Force secretary for space acquisition and integration.
Chris Pratt-led ‘Tomorrow War’ teases time-traveling conflict, 2051 alien invasion
“The Tomorrow War” is slated for a July 2 release.
By J.D. Simkins
US Army prepping robotic combat vehicles for big test with soldiers in 2022
The Army is taking receipt of robotic combat vehicle prototypes in order to prep them ahead of a major company-led evaluation at Fort Hood, Texas, next year.
By Jen Judson
An engine shortage is the newest problem to hit the F-35 enterprise
By 2022, five to six percent of the F-35 fleet could be without engines, a defense official said.
By Valerie Insinna