Air Force
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Air ForceFreshman Congresswoman Ready to Add A-10 Funding to Defense Budget
Newly-elected Rep. Martha McSally (R-Ariz) is prepared to offer an amendment that would keep the A-10 Warthog in Air Force fleets for another year, should funding not be present in […]
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Air ForceFireStorm Targeting System Certified For Use With F-35
The Rockwell Collins’ [COL] FireStorm Integrated Targeting System was successfully used for the first time to guide an F-35 aircraft digitally using a complete air strike mission threat in both […]
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Air ForceAir Force To Move Forward With B-52 Re-Engining, RFP Expected This Summer
The Air Force plans to release an request for proposals (RFP) for re-engining the B-52 this summer, and could convert some of the planes into tankers, a top service official […]
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Air ForceHASC Subcommittee Proposes Faster Cruiser Modernization, LXR Procurement
Accelerating cruiser modernization and the procurement of the Navy’s new amphibious ship are two of the priorities listed in the House Armed Services Committee’s seapower and projection forces subcommittee’s defense […]
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Air ForceAir Force Expects UH-1N Helicopter Replacement Program Strategy This Summer
A key Air Force official expects the service to announce a timeline and acquisition strategy this summer for its UH-1N helicopter replacement program. Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) chief […]
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Air ForceAir Force Optimistic About 3D Printing Capabilities For Satellites
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.–A key Air Force officer is optimistic about the potential capabilities derived from creating satellites via additive manufacturing, better known as three-dimensional (3D) printing. “If the right engineering, […]
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Air ForceFirst F-35 Training Deployment From Luke AFB
The 56th Fighter Wing conducted the first F-35 training deployment from Luke AFB, Ariz., from April 4–18, the Air Force said on Friday. Ten aircraft, half of Luke’s current F-35 […]
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Air ForceAir Force Remains Concerned Over Condition Of Launch Ranges
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.–The head of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) remains concerned about the status of the service’s launch ranges as the Air Force prepares for as many as 40 […]
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Air ForceF-35 Program Executive Officer Defends Fighter’s Logistics System Against Congressional Criticism
The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) has shown shortcomings in its diagnostic capabilities, leading to false positives that have put an added burden on maintainers, according to its program executive […]
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Air ForceHyten Wants Automated Flight Safety System For Launch Ranges By Next Year
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.–The head of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) wants an automated flight safety system for launch ranges in place by next year. Air Force Gen. John Hyten said […]