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In first, F-35s land on Finnish highway to drill for future wars
The agile combat employment concept aims to disperse Air Force bases, making it impossible for adversaries to take them out with a single missile barrage.
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Vets’ benefits checks could be delayed without a VA funding fix soon
VA officials have warned of a nearly $3 billion shortfall in funding for this fiscal year which could disrupt October benefits checks.
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Air Force’s NGAD revamp could open up more business to smaller firms
Technology advanced faster than anticipated since the Air Force first conceived its next-gen fighter, officials said.
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Defense News Conference: The Navy's Unmanned Vehicle Expansion
In this Defense News Conference panel, Navy experts discuss the expansion of unmanned vehicles and how they are shaping the future of maritime warfare.
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