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Pentagon silent, aviation experts baffled by Trump’s fighter comments

“President Trump appears to have been speculating out loud about future airplanes that, as far as I know, don’t exist," said former SECAF Frank Kendall.

Opinion

What’s wrong with Trump accepting a 747 from Qatar? Everything.

The Qatari gift amounts to a flying palace rather than a flying White House meant for vital work, argues former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall.

Space Force, states at odds over National Guard plans

The consolidation will bring space missions under one authority, but also means states lose out on some of the most lucrative missions underway today.

Air Force gives airmen just days to reenlist for retention bonus

High retention rates and reenlistments have caused the Air Force to burn through its retention bonus budget earlier than expected.

Pacific land force leaders seek ‘positional advantage’ against China

More ships, partnerships and strike assets are in store for Pacific land forces.

Army task forces ‘centerpiece’ for deterring China: INDOPACOM boss

Adm. Samuel Paparo praised the fires capabilities brought to a potential fight by the Army’s multidomain task forces in the Pacific.

Air Force One greeted by fighter escorts during Trump’s Mideast visit

Like Saudi Arabia did a day earlier, Qatar gave Trump's Air Force One a ceremonial escort from its F-15 fighter jets — an exceptionally rare sight.

Air Force eyes longer range for F-47 as combat edge in Pacific theater

A greater fighter range would help the Air Force reach targets in contested airspace in the Pacific, where refueling tankers may not be an option.

Dems demand military investigation into Qatar’s plane gift to Trump

Lawmakers worry the expensive gift could create financial and legal issues for the Defense Department.

Senate confirms Meink as next Air Force secretary

Former NRO deputy director Troy Meink will now run the Air and Space Forces as space becomes increasingly important to future wars.