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Air Force’s first Grey Wolf patrol helicopter arrives at Malmstrom
The MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopter, which replaces Vietnam War-era Hueys, will be used to patrol nuclear missile fields across the northern United States.
US Air Force would buy six more F-15EXs in 2025 under draft House bill
Some lawmakers are worried the Air Force plans to retire more than twice the number of fighters than it will buy over the next five years.
US Air Force awards Boeing first contract for fleet of 26 E-7 aircraft
Boeing's contract will be worth up to $1.2 billion, as the service begins work on a fleet to replace the iconic E-3 Sentry.
Pentagon small business chief presses to revive innovation fund
The number of small business participating in the American defense-industrial base declined by more than 40% in the past decade.
By Joe Gould
Republicans aim at Pentagon civilian workforce to curb spending
In an exclusive interview with Defense News, Ken Calvert previews areas where House Republicans believe they can trim defense spending.
Northrop eyes low-rate production contract for B-21 this year
Northrop is wary of inflation and said more companies are pushing back on fixed-price contracts.
New in 2023: Welcoming new airframes to the fleet
The Air Force hopes to show off the B-21 Raider bomber's first flight in 2023 — though that target has been pushed back multiple times.
Congress poised to back multiyear weapons purchases, LaPlante says
Congress is expected to expand U.S. weapons production to levels unseen since the Cold War.
By Joe Gould