Pentagon leaders sought to balance both the past and future of U.S. Special Operations Command in their speeches as Army Gen. Bryan P. Fenton succeeded Army Gen. Richard D. Clarke in a ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. One year to the day since ...
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The addition of Finland and Sweden will bring to 32 the number of full NATO members, and put all of Scandinavia—Denmark and Norway in the NATO column.
The Air Force wants to retire its F-22, the world’s greatest fighter jet, within the decade. Congress doesn’t agree.
Over the course of its 75-year history, 22 generals have served as Air Force Chief of Staff. Each Chief inherits the unfinished business of his forebears, and each shapes the future for those who follow. No officers do more to shape the force than these ...
AMC and PACAF say they have overcome fuel storage and aerial refueling concerns.
The Pentagon's Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response Action Plan details nearly a dozen objectives creating institutions and processes to reduce the likelihood of civilian casualties. But critics say the plan’s objectives may do more harm than good, creating extra layers of bureaucracy for planners and operators ...
The rapid proliferation of commercial satellites is revealing increased potential for counter-satellite military operations and collateral damage. To help inform efforts to establish norms, the not-for-profit Aerospace Corporation’s Center for Space Policy and Strategy studied other areas where civil and military activities converge. The study ...
Pentagon and Air Force officials have repeatedly warned in recent months that China is making rapid progress in building up its arsenal of nuclear weapons. But as that growth continues, key questions are still unanswered about how the Chinese will structure their strategic forces, according ...
The Pentagon said Aug. 25 that a battle with Iran-affiliated militants in northeastern Syria was over and that U.S. Central Command had taken measures to avoid escalation. The exchange of attacks began when militants attempted one against U.S. facilities in Syria on Aug. 15 with ...