The Space Force's first "Red Skies" orbital warfare exercise tested whether guardians could command and control multiple satellites amid simulated threats. Space Force leaders previewed a new approach to officer training, possible promotion changes and continued efforts to grow the newest service's ranks. Friday's drill involved F-35A fighter jets from both countries and other fighter jets from South Korea. A $48.6 billion overhaul of the B-52 is intended to keep it flying until about 2060, and part of a two-bomber fleet with the B-21. B-52 instructors impress upon younger lieutenants the seriousness of life and death when controlling one of the most formidable weapons of war ever built. Defense News’ air warfare reporter, Stephen Losey, visited Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana to check out the aging B-52 bomber fleet. The U.S. has been unable to send any new weapons packages to Ukraine as aid legislation stalls in Congress. By Tara Copp, AP
7 months ago Up to 1,000 retirees can return to their former careers as the service seeks to plug a critical manning gap. The detachment is the first active duty pilot training unit at Maxwell since 1945. A U.S. Air Force pilot safely ejected from an F-16 fighter jet that crashed into waters off South Korea’s southwestern coast on Wednesday. Load More