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Why New F-16s Would Be a Capacity Decision, Not a Technology Reset
The Air Force is studying whether new-build F-16s could address fighter-capacity needs as it develops its fiscal 2028 budget plan.
What Meink’s On-Orbit Weapons Disclosure Changes—and What It Doesn’t
Troy Meink acknowledged U.S. on-orbit space-control weapons. Here is what the disclosure establishes, what remains classified and why the distinction matters.
Why AETC’s AI Blueprint Is Really a Readiness Test
AETC’s AI training blueprint targets faster technical training while preserving mastery. The readiness test is whether infrastructure, data and governance deliver.
Space Force’s NSSL Forecast Adds 91 Missions—and About $17 Billion
A reported NSSL forecast adds 91 missions and nearly $17 billion to the Space Force program through fiscal 2032.
What CENTCOM’s Tanker Strikes Signal About Airpower
Air Force and Navy aircraft struck three Iranian oil carriers after attacks on U.S. warships. Here is what the shift means for joint airpower.
Why the Air Force Is Rushing a $10 Million Reaper Successor
Combat attrition has turned the Massed Modular Aircraft from a long-range replacement idea into a 2029 acquisition test.
Gen. Douglas Schiess Takes Over a Space Force Entering Its Growth Test
The third Chief of Space Operations inherits a service preparing to expand sharply. His test is turning more people and money into credible combat power without losing focus.
Dan Driscoll’s Exit Puts the Army’s Transformation Drive at a Crossroads
Driscoll gave no public reason for leaving. The immediate test is whether his acquisition and drone reforms survive a leadership gap.
What MH-139 Grey Wolf IOC Changes for Air Force Nuclear Security
The Grey Wolf is operational at Malmstrom, but IOC is not fleetwide replacement. Its real test is scaling across all three missile fields.
What the Air Force's $766 Million B-52 Radar Awards Actually Buy
Two new awards advance B-52 radar modernization, but only $80.96 million was obligated immediately. Here is what the contracts cover—and what remains unresolved.