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An F-16 pilot died when his ejection seat failed. Was it counterfeit?
New details about 1st Lt. David Schmitz's death have come to light in a federal civil lawsuit filed by his wife against three defense companies.
US Air Force aims to lower F-35 sustainment costs to that of an F-16
There could be dire consequences for the F-35 program should operations and sustainment costs not go down as far as desired.
By Valerie Insinna
How is the F-35 improving its dogfighting skills in Japan?
The F-35 hasn't always had the best reputation for air-to-air fighting. Could that change?
By Valerie Insinna
Congress’ new omnibus bill sets up hurdles for JSTARS recap cancellation
Congress wants the Air Force to submit a report and a reprogramming request before it will transfer money from the cancelled JSTARS recap to elsewhere.
By Valerie Insinna
The omnibus spending bill would add an extra 143 aircraft for the military
The military may be getting a windfall of cash to buy even more new aircraft in fiscal year 2018.
By Valerie Insinna
Laser weapon for KC-135 ‘still in the infancy stage’
The U.S. Air Force wants to mount a laser weapon to the KC-135, but it’s still on the fence about how and where to do that.
By Valerie Insinna
To deter Russia, US needs new low-yield nukes, says STRATCOM head
A proposal to develop a low-yield warhead for submarine-launched ballistic missiles could face scrutiny by Democrats.
By Valerie Insinna
New F-35 modernization plan could come with hefty $16B price tag
The effort could rack up a price tag of up to $10.8 billion for development and $5.4 billion for procurement of upgrades to the F-35 between fiscal years 2018 through 2024.
By Valerie Insinna
Stealth features responsible for half of F-35 defects, Lockheed program head states
One of the F-35's distinguishing features is driving up rework on the aircraft, Lockheed's program head said Monday.
By Valerie Insinna
Next leader of Global Strike Command nominated
Lt. Gen. Timothy Ray, the deputy commander for U.S. European Command, is next in line to take responsibility for the Air Force's inventory of ICBMs and bombers.
By Valerie Insinna
The F-35 may be heading into its faceoff with the A-10 this April
The F-35 has a big close-air support test this April. Is this the much-hyped F-35 versus A-10 showdown?
By Valerie Insinna