Hegseth bans affirmative action at military service academiesHegseth directed schools to rank applicants by an aggregate score factoring in athletic ability and past military experience, among other qualifications.By Noah Robertson and Leo Shane III23 hours ago
More data, comms, countermeasures needed for Special Ops aircraftFrom their largest to smallest aircraft, upgrades are needed for the next fight, Special Operations Command officials said.By Todd South3 days ago
KC-46 vision system upgrade slips to 2027, 3 years behind scheduleThe original vision system for the KC-46 was beset by troubles such as distorted images, but its replacement also has repeatedly fallen behind.By Stephen Losey3 days ago
Sentinel nuclear missiles will need new silos, Air Force saysThe Sentinel ICBM program is already alarmingly over budget, and trying to reuse 55-year-old Minuteman III silos would put it even further behind.By Stephen Losey4 days ago
Collins, Dems spar over whether VA needs key fixes or full overhaul Congressional fights over plans to cut tens of thousands of VA staffers hinge on lawmakers' views on just how dysfunctional the department is. By Leo Shane III4 days ago
US Air Force sending ‘boneyard’ F-16s to Ukraine for spare partsThe F-16s being shipped to Ukraine lack critical components like an engine and radar, the Air Force said, meaning they cannot be used operationally.By Stephen Losey5 days ago
