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F-35 loses aircraft panel during training flight near Okinawa
An aircraft panel measuring approximately 12 inches by 24 inches dropped from an F-35A sometime during a “routine training mission” about 65 miles east of Okinawa.
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Boeing will miss 2017 delivery goal for first KC-46
Boeing isn’t going to make it’s self-imposed goal to deliver the first KC-46 tanker to the Air Force by the end of the year, but luckily for the company, it won’t impact its bottom line.
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Cochran recommends budget-cap busting defense bill
The Senate’s lead defense appropriator is recommending a $650.7 billion spending package for the military, which would exceed budget caps by $70 billion.
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Head of US nuke operations would push back on illegal launch order
U.S. Strategic Command head Gen. John Hyten said he would offer alternatives to President Donald Trump should the president want to proceed with an illegal nuclear action.
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Air Force F-35s coming to Japan in November
Twelve F-35As and more than 300 airmen are set to arrive at Kadena Air Base, Japan, next month.
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Navy likely to be passed over for top Pacific Command spot
Four sources with knowledge of the discussions said U.S. Air Force Gen. Terrence O’Shaughnessy, the current commander of Pacific Air Forces, is the leading candidate for the spot. His confirmation would mark the first time in history the PACOM spot has not been filled by the Navy.
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Air Force wants to apply success of Rapid Capabilities Office to other weapons programs
The Army isn’t the only service interested in increasing the use of “cross-functional teams” to buy new weapons faster.
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US Air Force secretary: JSTARS recap decision coming this month
By the end of the month, the Air Force will have completed a “rapid assessment” to determine whether the service can use existing platforms to accomplish the JSTARS mission.
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US Air Force official: Northrop’s JSTARS program still needs ‘heavy lifting’
Northrop Grumman is still having trouble moving E-8C JSTARS out of its depot despite improvements in quality control, and aircraft availability is suffering as a result, the head of Air Force Materiel Command said Wednesday.
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Boeing lands $600M contract to design new Air Force Ones
The U.S. Air Force on Tuesday awarded Boeing a contract worth just less than $600 million to begin the preliminary design of the next Air Force One planes.
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F-35 loses aircraft panel during training flight near Okinawa
An aircraft panel measuring approximately 12 inches by 24 inches dropped from an F-35A sometime during a “routine training mission” about 65 miles east of Okinawa.
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Boeing will miss 2017 delivery goal for first KC-46
Boeing isn’t going to make it’s self-imposed goal to deliver the first KC-46 tanker to the Air Force by the end of the year, but luckily for the company, it won’t impact its bottom line.
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Cochran recommends budget-cap busting defense bill
The Senate’s lead defense appropriator is recommending a $650.7 billion spending package for the military, which would exceed budget caps by $70 billion.
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Head of US nuke operations would push back on illegal launch order
U.S. Strategic Command head Gen. John Hyten said he would offer alternatives to President Donald Trump should the president want to proceed with an illegal nuclear action.
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Air Force F-35s coming to Japan in November
Twelve F-35As and more than 300 airmen are set to arrive at Kadena Air Base, Japan, next month.
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Navy likely to be passed over for top Pacific Command spot
Four sources with knowledge of the discussions said U.S. Air Force Gen. Terrence O’Shaughnessy, the current commander of Pacific Air Forces, is the leading candidate for the spot. His confirmation would mark the first time in history the PACOM spot has not been filled by the Navy.
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Air Force wants to apply success of Rapid Capabilities Office to other weapons programs
The Army isn’t the only service interested in increasing the use of “cross-functional teams” to buy new weapons faster.
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US Air Force secretary: JSTARS recap decision coming this month
By the end of the month, the Air Force will have completed a “rapid assessment” to determine whether the service can use existing platforms to accomplish the JSTARS mission.
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US Air Force official: Northrop’s JSTARS program still needs ‘heavy lifting’
Northrop Grumman is still having trouble moving E-8C JSTARS out of its depot despite improvements in quality control, and aircraft availability is suffering as a result, the head of Air Force Materiel Command said Wednesday.
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Boeing lands $600M contract to design new Air Force Ones
The U.S. Air Force on Tuesday awarded Boeing a contract worth just less than $600 million to begin the preliminary design of the next Air Force One planes.
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F-35 loses aircraft panel during training flight near Okinawa
An aircraft panel measuring approximately 12 inches by 24 inches dropped from an F-35A sometime during a “routine training mission” about 65 miles east of Okinawa.
-
Boeing will miss 2017 delivery goal for first KC-46
Boeing isn’t going to make it’s self-imposed goal to deliver the first KC-46 tanker to the Air Force by the end of the year, but luckily for the company, it won’t impact its bottom line.
-
Cochran recommends budget-cap busting defense bill
The Senate’s lead defense appropriator is recommending a $650.7 billion spending package for the military, which would exceed budget caps by $70 billion.
-
Head of US nuke operations would push back on illegal launch order
U.S. Strategic Command head Gen. John Hyten said he would offer alternatives to President Donald Trump should the president want to proceed with an illegal nuclear action.
-
Air Force F-35s coming to Japan in November
Twelve F-35As and more than 300 airmen are set to arrive at Kadena Air Base, Japan, next month.
-
Navy likely to be passed over for top Pacific Command spot
Four sources with knowledge of the discussions said U.S. Air Force Gen. Terrence O’Shaughnessy, the current commander of Pacific Air Forces, is the leading candidate for the spot. His confirmation would mark the first time in history the PACOM spot has not been filled by the Navy.
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Air Force wants to apply success of Rapid Capabilities Office to other weapons programs
The Army isn’t the only service interested in increasing the use of “cross-functional teams” to buy new weapons faster.
-
US Air Force secretary: JSTARS recap decision coming this month
By the end of the month, the Air Force will have completed a “rapid assessment” to determine whether the service can use existing platforms to accomplish the JSTARS mission.
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US Air Force official: Northrop’s JSTARS program still needs ‘heavy lifting’
Northrop Grumman is still having trouble moving E-8C JSTARS out of its depot despite improvements in quality control, and aircraft availability is suffering as a result, the head of Air Force Materiel Command said Wednesday.
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Boeing lands $600M contract to design new Air Force Ones
The U.S. Air Force on Tuesday awarded Boeing a contract worth just less than $600 million to begin the preliminary design of the next Air Force One planes.












