Pave Hawk Replacement Can't Come Too Soon as Maintenance Mounts: GAO
The service plans to replace its primary search-and-rescue helo, but it will take years for new aircraft to reach the fleet.
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Lockheed Gets $3 Billion Contract for Next-Gen Missile Warning Satellites
The contract, not allows Lockheed to conduct analysis, "design/development, hardware procurement, early manufacturing.
Need for New Tech Grows as Air Force's Bird Strike Mission Expands
Wildlife encounters accounted for 418 of the Air Force's 5,109 Class A, B and C mishaps from 2011-2017, according to a study.
Air Force Doubles Down on Hypersonic Weapons Development with 2nd Contract
The move comes after Pentagon officials said in recent months they fear the U.S. may be lagging behind in hypersonics.
Air Force Studying Spider Silk for Stronger Body Armor, Parachutes
Researchers are looking to arachnids to engineer new synthetic materials that are stronger than Kevlar.
Army Cyber Command Could Get New Name to Highlight Capability Range
Lt. Gen. Stephen Fogarty said the U.S. should avoid the temptation to rely too heavily on cyber.
STRATCOM Chief Will 'Die Trying or Kill Somebody' to Get New Helo
For the head of U.S. Strategic Command, a new helicopter for missile sites is not only a necessity, it's long overdue.
China Leaving US Behind on Artificial Intelligence: Air Force General
China's massive investment in artificial intelligence technologies may soon leave the U.S. at a major disadvantage.
The Air Force Is Sending a Stealth Fighter to Europe. But Which?
One of the U.S. Air Force's fifth-generation stealth fighters will head to Europe before summer's end.
Navy's New Amphibs Must Be Ready for a High-Tech Fight, 2-Star Says
The Navy and Marine Corps are on the cusp of changing the way they fight from the sea, a two-star general said this week.
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Trump Signs $717 Billion Defense Bill Including 2.6 Percent Troop Pay Raise
The president called it "the most significant investment in our military and in our warfighters in modern history."
Air Force Fighters, Army Apaches Kill 220 Taliban in Ghazni Fight
Afghan forces are conducting clearing operations, but hundreds of civilians have fled, trying to escape the fierce fighting.
Air Force May Go Old School With Dress Blue Uniform Update
The service's top enlisted leader says he would like the uniform to evoke the Air Force's heritage.
2 Marines Received Valor Awards for Secret Gunfight Against al-Qaida
Two members of Marine Special Operations Command received awards for a gun battle with al-Qaida militants in Northern Africa.
Why Didn't F-15s Shoot Down the Stolen Sea-Tac Airliner?
"Through it all, there was a call not to take the shot," a NORAD spokesman said.