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An F-16 pilot died when his ejection seat failed. Was it counterfeit?
New details about 1st Lt. David Schmitz's death have come to light in a federal civil lawsuit filed by his wife against three defense companies.
Here’s how the Space Force will be organized
The Space Force will be comprised of three major commands devoted to training, procurement and operations.
By Valerie Insinna
US Air Force considers leasing trainer jets that lost the T-X competition
The service is interesting in leasing trainers to test out a new concept ahead of the delivery of the T-7 Red Hawk.
By Valerie Insinna
House committee targets Lockheed in probe of F-35 parts problems
Gaps in the data that follows F-35 spare parts are leading to a rise in costs, lawmakers contend.
Congress has questions about the Air Force’s and Navy’s next-generation fighter programs
The House Armed Services Committee wants an independent review of the Navy's and Air Force's Next Generation Air Dominance programs.
By Valerie Insinna
House lawmakers put limits on the Air Force’s planned Global Hawk divestment
The Air Force wants to retire its RQ-4 Block 30 surveillance drones in fiscal 2021.
By Valerie Insinna
House to block KC-135 retirements for three years, but some B-1 bombers could head for the boneyard
The House Armed Services Commitee is wary of retiring tankers as problems with the KC-46 persist.
By Valerie Insinna and David B. Larter
Competition between US and Russian air forces keeps pace despite global pandemic
Both Russian and U.S. air forces are out to prove their readiness hasn't suffered in the wake of COVID-19.
By Valerie Insinna
US Air Force’s new Grey Wolf helicopter needs to watch its weight
A congressional watchdog is concerned that weight gain could leave the MH-139 unable to meet speed and range requirements.
By Valerie Insinna
Senate defense bill limits Air Force’s aircraft retirement plans
Divestments of aircraft like the A-10, KC-10 and KC-135 have been restricted.
By Valerie Insinna
This summer could be a make or break moment for US Air Force’s next fighter program
The Next Generation Air Dominance program is set to have a finalized acquisition strategy within the next few months.
By Valerie Insinna