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Air Force tests unarmed nuclear missile in pre-dawn video

The Air Force must continue maintaining Minuteman III nuclear missiles longer than expected, with the Sentinel successor requiring a major restructuring.

By Stephen Losey

3 days ago

Space Force lacks ‘warfighting ethos,’ experts say

An October 2024 workshop highlighted gaps in how the general public, and even some in the Defense Department, perceive the role of the Space Force.

By Courtney Albon

3 days ago

Senators detail desired missile defense elements for Trump’s Iron Dome

Two senators introduced a bill that would authorize $19.5 billion for fiscal 2026 to build out Trump's "Iron Dome for America."

2 weeks ago

Trump taps officer who blasted ‘wokeness’ for Air Force undersecretary

Lt. Col. Matthew Lohmeier was fired from Space Force squadron command after appearing on a podcast to promote his book on alleged Marxism in the military.

By Stephen Losey

5 weeks ago

How Trump’s Air Force pick could elevate space priorities

Troy Meink's specialization in space could upend the priorities of a service typically dominated by Air Force interests.

By Courtney Albon

5 weeks ago

Trump picks intel community official as next Air Force secretary

If confirmed, Troy Meink would inherit key decisions about the Air Force's fighter force and how to right-size the Space Force as it takes on new missions.

By Courtney Albon

5 weeks ago