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Beale AFB picked to host new battle management squadron
A new squadron at Beale AFB, California, will handle the battle management data collected by manned aircraft, drones and other military systems.
The US Air Force’s top acquisition exec talks hypersonic prototypes and more
The Air Force needs to make purchases more like commercial industry does, according to its assistant secretary for acquisition, technology and logistics.
By Valerie Insinna
US defense policy bill clears House, rockets to Senate
U.S. Senate lawmakers are expected to finalize Congress’ annual defense authorization bill early next week following the House’s passage of the measure Thursday.
JSTARS recap is officially dead
The 2019 defense policy bill hands the Air Force a big win.
By Valerie Insinna
Trump is actually helping alliance, says former NATO parliament chief
Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, talks to Defense News about South Korea, the U.S. president, NATO, Russia, Syria and more.
By Joe Gould
Air Force quietly, and reluctantly, pushing JSTARS recap source selection ahead
The Air Force wants to cancel the JSTARS recap program. But source selection may be further ahead than you think.
By Valerie Insinna
US spy planes are breaking down ― and lawmakers want answers
Nebraska lawmakers have asked Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson to probe and report on the health of the 55th Wing’s fleet of reconnaissance aircraft.
By Joe Gould
House sinks submarine proposal, OKs Pentagon spending bill with dual-carrier buy
The House has passed its chamber’s version of the annual defense appropriations bill. Here's what you need to know.
By Joe Gould
Key lawmaker in favor of JSTARS recap cancellation, movement to alternate approach
One of the biggest advocates of JSTARS on Capitol Hill has concerns that new planes might not be survivable for the future.
By Valerie Insinna
Get ready for the JSTARS recap showdown
Will Congress let the Air Force cancel the JSTARS recap?
By Valerie Insinna