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Northrop Grumman modifying Global Hawk drones for hypersonic tests
The military hopes mounting sensors on Range Hawk aircraft will allow it to be more agile and conduct more hypersonic tests.
The Space National Guard has a new opponent in town: the White House
Delays in creating a Space National Guard have led to less-robust training, Air National Guard boss Lt. Gen. Michael Loh said.
The promotion outlook: What lies ahead for Air Force officers and enlisted airmen
Personnel management updates aim to reward both good performance and time in service; give airmen with different skill sets a fairer shot at promotion; and judge people on their character and competence rather than popularity.
New US Air Force secretary to shake up Advanced Battle Management Program
“I want to focus it more on specific operational return on investment,” Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall told Defense News.
By Valerie Insinna
VA delays further rollout of new multi-billion dollar record system until 2022
Rollout of the $16-billion project revealed significant problems with training and preparation at VA medical sites.
Biden to nominate defense industry expert Andrew Hunter as Air Force acquisition boss
Andrew Hunter is known in Washington as a low-key professional and true expert on defense acquisition.
Pandemic exposed strain from VA benefit appeals caseloads
The metric for success for attorneys at the Board of Veterans’ Appeals has changed every year, making the task of meeting such expectations that much harder.
By Jessie Bur
Robins looks to bring home the BACN under new Air Force proposal
If Congress signs off on the proposal, Robins would get a squadron of nine E-11A Battlefield Airborne Communications Node aircraft.
The Air Force’s new ABMS strategy: Buy new capability, now
In buying the first pieces of the Advanced Battle Management System, the Air Force hopes to prove the program's worth.
By Valerie Insinna
Over 1,300 airmen leaving active duty through early departure offers
In total, 853 active-duty airmen have opted for retirement, and 486 chose to move to the Guard or Reserve.
US Air Force attempts to awaken spectrum ops after decades of waning electromagnetic warfare
The service has taken a number of steps to improve its electromagnetic spectrum posture — from reorganizing oversight to relying more on adaptable technologies. Lawmakers have pushed the Air Force to do more.
By Mark Pomerleau