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US, Europe fly the same jets, but can’t always fix each other’s: Rand
Variants within the same plane model, incompatible support equipment and a lack of shared data create barriers to interoperability, a Rand report warns.
By Michael Peck
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.
Air Force needs more fighter pilots for more airpower, report says
The number of fighter pilots is decreasing. But a Washington think tank has an idea for how to stem the tide and bring seasoned airmen back into the fold.
By Riley Ceder
Air Force reinstates course with Tuskegee Airmen video after outcry
The Air Force pulled the course for review last week following the Trump administration's sweeping order barring diversity programs.
Air Force pulls class with Tuskegee Airmen video after DEI order
The military and other agencies have scrambled to comply with President Trump's sweeping executive order barring DEI programs.
Trump tariffs could backfire on military, some experts warn
Defense programs, particularly shipbuilding, will experience high costs and delays if the administration's tariffs target crucial materials, analysts said.
Why the US Navy wants to build a fully autonomous satellite
The system, called Autosat, can task, calibrate its signals and send and receive information on its own without the need for a human operator.
US Air Force eyes Cyprus air base as humanitarian staging post
Cyprus has acted as a transit point for the repatriation of foreign nationals fleeing conflict in the Middle East and for shipments of Gaza aid.
F-15Es with new electronic-warfare system make their debut in the UK
The system allows F-15 fighters to detect and jam threats through geolocation and radar warning, helping them survive in dangerous environments.
By Riley Ceder