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When it comes to military AI, there is no second place
Our guest opinion writer argues that AI must be prioritized across military programs and platforms, or else America risks losing the AI race to China.
By Adm. Gary Roughead, U.S. Navy (Retired)
The Air Force’s next-gen fighter has moved into a critical new phase
Air Force Sec. Frank Kendall hopes NGAD will show its capabilities by the end of the decade.
Future NGAD fighter jets could cost ‘hundreds of millions’ apiece
This would be more than twice the F-35′s price tag of at least $80 million apiece.
Kendall: Despite Russian invasion, China remains military’s top challenge
“Russia and other threats will not be discounted,” Kendall said. “But China ... will be our greatest strategic national security challenge.”
Mitchell Institute: Ditch F-15EX for more F-35s, new stealth fighters
Former F-16 pilot Heather "Lucky" Penney believes the Air Force's F-15EX program is a dead end, and that it must double down on stealth.
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.
US Air Force to mothball dozens of A-10s, F-15s and F-16s in FY22 budget
The U.S. Air Force wants to send more than 200 aircraft to the boneyard. Will lawmakers push back?
By Valerie Insinna
US Air Force’s acting secretary talks Space Force, new fighters and his next move
Acting U.S. Air Force Secretary Matt Donovan gave the Pentagon's space reorganization plan his unwavering support. Will his successor continue that trend?
By Valerie Insinna
The US Air Force’s Next Generation Air Dominance program is key to mission success
America’s air-superiority capability is exceedingly fragile. Here's what two readers say must be done.
By Lt. Gen. David Deptula (ret.) and Doug Birkey
Speed and range could be key for Navy’s next fighter jet
The Navy is knee deep in an analysis on how best to replace its Super Hornet and Growler aircraft. Though much work is still left to be done, the resulting platform could look a lot different than both those jets, with a much higher priority on range and speed.
By Valerie Insinna