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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.
Air Force not considering new F-15 or hybrid F-22/F-35, top civilian says
The Air Force's top leader says the service isn't interested in the F-15X or a F-22/F-35 hybrid. But could those aircraft still have a chance?
By Valerie Insinna
Top US Air Force official is now on board with Trump’s Space Force plan
One of the Air Force's biggest Space Force critics has reversed her stance.
By Valerie Insinna
Investments in Baltic nations making Air Force more lethal, service’s top commander in Europe says
The U.S. Air Force's spending to deter Russia has tripled since fiscal year 2017.
By Valerie Insinna
US Air Force completes tests of troubled KC-46 vision system, but is it fixed?
There is some evidence that Boeing has improved the KC-46's remote vision system's performance, but the Air Force isn't ready to hail it a success just yet.
By Valerie Insinna
Typhoon in Guam damages several KC-135s
A number of KC-135 tankers deployed to Andersen Air Force Base were damaged this week as Typhoon Maria swept through Guam, Pacific Air Forces confirmed on Friday.
By Valerie Insinna
Air Force leadership: Don’t expect immediate Space Force changes
After a surprising announcement, Air Force leaders struck a reassuring note.
By Valerie Insinna
Marine Corps F-35s dogged by parts shortages
It can take months for Marines to get the spare parts needed to repair the F-35B. But what is anyone doing about it?
By Valerie Insinna
Israel just showed that the F-35 can fight. So what’s next?
Don't expect the United States to quickly follow Israel's example when it comes to deploying its F-35s in combat, experts said.
By Valerie Insinna
Here’s how House lawmakers plan to fix the US military’s hypoxia problem
The House Armed Services Committee wants to bump up funding to develop technologies that could help the Air Force and Navy mitigate pilot physiological episodes.
By Valerie Insinna
Air Force to reassess health of aircraft inventory due to fatal mishaps
“I think how the Air Force has approached this is not to panic,” says Gen. Ellen Pawlikowski, head of Air Force Materiel Command.
By Valerie Insinna