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The Air Force is already flying with lasers on its large aircraft every day, but the goal is to learn from experience to get larger power outputs and better thermal managements to be able to transition to other aircraft, and...
Deterrence Costs Could Break the Bank
The Department of Defense is “headed towards a very serious affordability problem in a few years” because of the cost of maintaining and modernizing the nuclear deterrent, Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics Frank Kendall said this week....
Thawed in Chilly Air
Europe-based F-15C/Ds and C-130Js are taking part in tactical integration Exercise Real Thaw alongside several NATO allies at Beja AB, Portugal, US Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa announced. “We’re excited to be here, working side-by-side with our NATO allies,...
US, Israel Train on Ballistic Missile Defense
More than 1,700 US uniform and civilian personnel are in Israel for Exercise Juniper Cobra 16, in which participants from both countries will run a computer simulation focused on ballistic missile defense, Defense Department spokesman Navy Capt. Jeff Davis said...
Improving Leadership
The military services can learn from each other to improve leadership and trust, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Paul Selva said in an interview recorded for the Pentagon’s first military p?rofessionalism summit. “We can all be...
Counting the Stars
The number of general officers has stayed relatively stable despite a 2011 directive to limit the total number of top officers, while the overall size of the military has consistently decreased, according to a new congressional report. The Congressional Research...
New School for Chiefs
The Air Force’s Chief Master Sergeant Academy has been activated and is preparing for its first class of students, according to a press release. The academy replaces the eight-day resident Chief Leadership Course and distance learning course, and is the...
Applying Lessons Learned in Mosul
The Iraqi Army will implement lessons learned from the retaking of Ramadi as it prepares for its biggest test in the battle against ISIS. The terrorist organization has turned the Iraqi city of Mosul into a stronghold, and Iraqi forces,...
A-10s Among the Palms
A-10s flew close air support for Marine ground forces during a live-fire Integrated Training Exercise held at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., earlier this month. “Getting to work with live artillery, tanks, mortars, Cobras, and Harriers...