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KC-46 tanker completes electromagnetic tests
The U.S. Air Force’s newest tanker, the KC-46A, recently wrapped up electromagnetic testing, putting Boeing one step closer to delivering the first aircraft, the company said Thursday.
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Marine Corps KC-130Ts grounded until further notice
The Marine Corps has grounded its fleet of KC-130Ts “out of an abundance of caution” following the events of the deadly crash earlier this month, the service has confirmed to Defense News.
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DoD slashes AMRAAM missile buy as Raytheon struggles with tech refresh
After decades of continued production, the AMRAAM missile is facing obsolescence problems, and Raytheon, its manufacturer, has fallen behind on a technology refresh due to problems developing an integrated circuit.
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US Air Force chief seeks novel acquisition practices for the ‘Information Age’
The Air Force’s top general wants to network all its assets together in a massive battlefield picture.
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Interview: Lt. Gen. Arnold Bunch on juggling Air Force buys
Lt. Gen. Arnold Bunch, the Air Force’s top uniformed acquisition officer, spoke to Defense News at the Paris Air Show about the service’s ability to keep programs on track.
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Speed and range could be key for Navy’s next fighter jet
The Navy is knee deep in an analysis on how best to replace its Super Hornet and Growler aircraft. Though much work is still left to be done, the resulting platform could look a lot different than both those jets, with a much higher priority on range and speed.
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Textron, Sierra Nevada prep for OA-X experiment at US Air Force base
Participants in the Air Force’s light-attack aircraft experiment are revving up training activities ahead of the beginning of the exercise next month at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico.
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Clearing the air: F-35s to get upgrade for oxygen generating system over hypoxia concerns
In response to reports of hypoxia-like symptoms experienced by F-35A pilots at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, the program office intends to make changes to the onboard oxygen generating system to optimize the flow of oxygen to those flying the jet.
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Gulfstream mounts biz-jet blitz ahead of major US Air Force competitions
As Gulfstream waits to see whether its G550 will emerge victorious and become the Air Force’s new JSTARS and Compass Call airframe, the company has begun to fight a larger battle to win over the service as it begins contemplating future special-mission aircraft requirements.
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Small drones still posing big problem for US Air Force bases
After two incidents where small civil drones invaded U.S. Air Force airspace — and in one event almost collided with an F-22 Raptor — the head of Air Combat Command is clamoring for congressional authorities that would allow him to deal with future incursions of unmanned aircraft.
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KC-46 tanker completes electromagnetic tests
The U.S. Air Force’s newest tanker, the KC-46A, recently wrapped up electromagnetic testing, putting Boeing one step closer to delivering the first aircraft, the company said Thursday.
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Marine Corps KC-130Ts grounded until further notice
The Marine Corps has grounded its fleet of KC-130Ts “out of an abundance of caution” following the events of the deadly crash earlier this month, the service has confirmed to Defense News.
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DoD slashes AMRAAM missile buy as Raytheon struggles with tech refresh
After decades of continued production, the AMRAAM missile is facing obsolescence problems, and Raytheon, its manufacturer, has fallen behind on a technology refresh due to problems developing an integrated circuit.
-
US Air Force chief seeks novel acquisition practices for the ‘Information Age’
The Air Force’s top general wants to network all its assets together in a massive battlefield picture.
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Interview: Lt. Gen. Arnold Bunch on juggling Air Force buys
Lt. Gen. Arnold Bunch, the Air Force’s top uniformed acquisition officer, spoke to Defense News at the Paris Air Show about the service’s ability to keep programs on track.
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Speed and range could be key for Navy’s next fighter jet
The Navy is knee deep in an analysis on how best to replace its Super Hornet and Growler aircraft. Though much work is still left to be done, the resulting platform could look a lot different than both those jets, with a much higher priority on range and speed.
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Textron, Sierra Nevada prep for OA-X experiment at US Air Force base
Participants in the Air Force’s light-attack aircraft experiment are revving up training activities ahead of the beginning of the exercise next month at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico.
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Clearing the air: F-35s to get upgrade for oxygen generating system over hypoxia concerns
In response to reports of hypoxia-like symptoms experienced by F-35A pilots at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, the program office intends to make changes to the onboard oxygen generating system to optimize the flow of oxygen to those flying the jet.
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Gulfstream mounts biz-jet blitz ahead of major US Air Force competitions
As Gulfstream waits to see whether its G550 will emerge victorious and become the Air Force’s new JSTARS and Compass Call airframe, the company has begun to fight a larger battle to win over the service as it begins contemplating future special-mission aircraft requirements.
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Small drones still posing big problem for US Air Force bases
After two incidents where small civil drones invaded U.S. Air Force airspace — and in one event almost collided with an F-22 Raptor — the head of Air Combat Command is clamoring for congressional authorities that would allow him to deal with future incursions of unmanned aircraft.
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KC-46 tanker completes electromagnetic tests
The U.S. Air Force’s newest tanker, the KC-46A, recently wrapped up electromagnetic testing, putting Boeing one step closer to delivering the first aircraft, the company said Thursday.
-
Marine Corps KC-130Ts grounded until further notice
The Marine Corps has grounded its fleet of KC-130Ts “out of an abundance of caution” following the events of the deadly crash earlier this month, the service has confirmed to Defense News.
-
DoD slashes AMRAAM missile buy as Raytheon struggles with tech refresh
After decades of continued production, the AMRAAM missile is facing obsolescence problems, and Raytheon, its manufacturer, has fallen behind on a technology refresh due to problems developing an integrated circuit.
-
US Air Force chief seeks novel acquisition practices for the ‘Information Age’
The Air Force’s top general wants to network all its assets together in a massive battlefield picture.
-
Interview: Lt. Gen. Arnold Bunch on juggling Air Force buys
Lt. Gen. Arnold Bunch, the Air Force’s top uniformed acquisition officer, spoke to Defense News at the Paris Air Show about the service’s ability to keep programs on track.
-
Speed and range could be key for Navy’s next fighter jet
The Navy is knee deep in an analysis on how best to replace its Super Hornet and Growler aircraft. Though much work is still left to be done, the resulting platform could look a lot different than both those jets, with a much higher priority on range and speed.
-
Textron, Sierra Nevada prep for OA-X experiment at US Air Force base
Participants in the Air Force’s light-attack aircraft experiment are revving up training activities ahead of the beginning of the exercise next month at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico.
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Clearing the air: F-35s to get upgrade for oxygen generating system over hypoxia concerns
In response to reports of hypoxia-like symptoms experienced by F-35A pilots at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, the program office intends to make changes to the onboard oxygen generating system to optimize the flow of oxygen to those flying the jet.
-
Gulfstream mounts biz-jet blitz ahead of major US Air Force competitions
As Gulfstream waits to see whether its G550 will emerge victorious and become the Air Force’s new JSTARS and Compass Call airframe, the company has begun to fight a larger battle to win over the service as it begins contemplating future special-mission aircraft requirements.
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Small drones still posing big problem for US Air Force bases
After two incidents where small civil drones invaded U.S. Air Force airspace — and in one event almost collided with an F-22 Raptor — the head of Air Combat Command is clamoring for congressional authorities that would allow him to deal with future incursions of unmanned aircraft.
