C-17 Saved, Maybe:

C-17 Saved, Maybe:

Nov. 11, 2005

A Senate move to keep open the Boeing C-17 production line gained strong support. Sen. Jim Talent (R-Mo.) and Sen. Joe Lieberman (D-Conn.) introduced legislation as part of the authorization debate. Under its terms, the Air Force would get authority to purchase up to 42 additional C-17s. The hurry-up measure followed a recent briefing in which Pentagon officials revealed they would cut off buys of the new airlifter after 180. (DR, 11/07/05)

Robot Tug Could Save MQ-9 Reaper Maintainers Time, Money, and Risk

March 13, 2025

A prototype aircraft tug being tested out at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. could save MQ-9 Reaper maintainers time and money and cut down on safety risks on the flightline.

Air Force and Space Force Look to Expand JSE, Pair It with Other Training Tools

March 13, 2025

As the Air Force and Navy prepare to spend billions of dollars expanding the Joint Simulation Environment, military and industry experts said last week they are already thinking about ways they can pair the high-end virtual environment with training for other services and allies.

‘Peace Through Strength’ Starts with Rebuilding the US Air Force

March 13, 2025

The roles and missions executed by Air Force warriors are essential to the nation’s security. Yet after three decades of constant demand and minimal replenishment, our Air Force is too small and too old. It needs to be rebuilt. The Trump administration and Congress must fund that modernization to ensure…

Space Force Asks for ‘Flexibility’ to Manage Effects of Yearlong CR

March 13, 2025

With Congress considering another continuing resolution to cover the rest of fiscal 2025, the Space Force’s No. 2 officer asked lawmakers to give the service “flexibility” to deal with budget uncertainty.

New Budget Deal Could Cost USAF Up to $14 Billion

March 12, 2025

The Air Force would suffer the loss of billions of dollars of buying power under a yearlong Continuing Resolution, only somewhat mitigated by proposals that would allow it to pursue new starts, Lt. Gen. Adrian Spain, deputy chief of staff for operations, told the readiness subcommittee of the Senate Armed…

Pentagon Deploys Air Force Intel Analysts for Border Mission

March 12, 2025

The U.S. military is sending approximately 40 Air Force intelligence analysts to beef up its surveillance of the southern border, U.S. Northern Command announced March 11. NORTHCOM has established the Joint Intelligence Task Force-Southern Border to oversee the joint service and interagency effort.

Space Force Component Bosses: More Guardians Needed

March 12, 2025

Leaders in charge of Space Force components under combatant commands said their organizations are too small to engage with other services in their theaters like they need to do.

Retired Missileer Nominated to Be Air Force Manpower Secretary

March 12, 2025

Retired Col. Richard Anderson, a former missileer with 30 years of service, has been nominated for the position of assistant secretary of the Air Force for manpower and reserve affairs.

Watch, Read: CSO on the Need for Space Superiority, Control

March 12, 2025

Gen. B. Chance Saltzman, Chief of Space Operations for the U.S. Space Force, delivered the opening keynote of the 2025 AFA Warfare Symposium. Emphasizing the need for the U.S. to maintain space superiority, Saltzman made the case that the Space Force needs to develop capabilities to control the domain. Watch…

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