Air warfare and procurement of air combat weapons systems

Air Force Picks First Three KC-46A Bases

By Brendan McGarry on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013

Air Force Picks First Three KC-46A Bases

The decision, first announced by lawmakers from those states, drew instant criticism from colleagues on Capitol Hill who weren’t so lucky.

Ford Carrier, LCS Get Boosts in Seapower Mark

By Kris Osborn on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013

Ford Carrier, LCS Get Boosts in Seapower Mark

The House Armed Services Seapower Subcommittee offered support to two Navy programs under the scrutiny.

C-27J Reemerges Despite AF’s Boneyard Plans

By Michael Hoffman on Thursday, May 16th, 2013

C-27J Reemerges Despite AF’s Boneyard Plans

Air Force issues request for proposals to procure more of the controversial cargo aircraft despite plans to send the C-27J fleet to the boneyard.

Generals: ‘Human Domain’ Will Dictate Future Wars

By Michael Hoffman on Tuesday, May 14th, 2013

Generals: ‘Human Domain’ Will Dictate Future Wars

In its first policy offering, Strategic Landpower Task Force defends the need for Army, Marine Corps and Special Operations Forces from budget cuts.

Army Defends GCV, Keeps Lakota Stateside

By Matthew Cox on Thursday, May 9th, 2013

Army Defends GCV, Keeps Lakota Stateside

Leadership continued to try to protect its top vehicle modernization priority as Congress grilled them on the cost and need of a Bradley replacement.

Lawmakers Grill Officials Over Sex Assaults, Nukes

By Abraham D. Sofaer on Wednesday, May 8th, 2013

Lawmakers Grill Officials Over Sex Assaults, Nukes

The issues dominated a hearing at which Air Force Secretary Michael Donley and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Welsh sought to highlight the harmful effects of automatic budget cuts known as sequestration.

Navy, Marines Offer Options for Syria, North Korea

By Kris Osborn on Tuesday, May 7th, 2013

Navy, Marines Offer Options for Syria, North Korea

Sea service leaders work to pivot their forces to the Pacific as they balance sequestration cuts and and offer military options on Syria and North Korea.

Marines Look to Return to Maritime Roots

By Kris Osborn on Friday, May 3rd, 2013

Marines Look to Return to Maritime Roots

Marine Corps leaders are preparing for more sea basing as the U.S. defense strategy pivots to the Pacific.

Air Force awards KC-46A tanker training system contract

By Kris Osborn on Thursday, May 2nd, 2013

Air Force awards KC-46A tanker training system contract

The deal calls for delivery of the first aircrew training device by February 2016.

Army Secretary Defends GCV, Helo Plans

By Abraham D. Sofaer on Wednesday, May 1st, 2013

Army Secretary Defends GCV, Helo Plans

The Army’s planned Ground Combat Vehicle “is a highly viable program,” and its “unconventional” approach to get Apaches to Afghanistan is needed, Army Secretary John McHugh said.

550 Marines Move to Spain to Join AFRICOM

By Michael Hoffman on Thursday, April 25th, 2013

550 Marines Move to Spain to Join AFRICOM

Amos told Congress Thursday the Marine Corps will temporarily station 550 Marines in Spain to support AFRICOM.

Israeli Buy a Boost For Osprey Production Line

By Richard Sisk on Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013

Israeli Buy a Boost For Osprey Production Line

The surprise announcement that Israel was acquiring the MV-22 Osprey for its special forces has led other countries to take a second look at buying the aircraft.

Air Force implements ISR recommendations

By Kris Osborn on Thursday, April 18th, 2013

Air Force implements ISR recommendations

Service leaders have made progress toward improving network architecture for ISR, targeting capabilities and data analysis following a 2011 review.

Air Force seeks budget boost, more F-35s

By Abraham D. Sofaer on Thursday, April 11th, 2013

Air Force seeks budget boost, more F-35s

The Air Force would gain at least $4.65 billion under the Defense Department’s fiscal 2014 budget — the only year-over-year increase for any service.

Lockheed promises tailhook fix to Navy’s F-35C

By Richard Sisk on Wednesday, April 10th, 2013

Lockheed promises tailhook fix to Navy’s F-35C

The Pentagon plans to test the new tailhook assembly in Lakehurst this summer followed by carrier tests later this year.

Air-Sea Battle endures amid strategic review

By Kris Osborn on Friday, April 5th, 2013

Air-Sea Battle endures amid strategic review

Defense Department leaders say the military must re-evaluate the defense strategy, but don’t expect the Air-Sea Battle concepts to drift away.

Army buys Mi-17s from Russian exporter

By Michael Hoffman on Thursday, April 4th, 2013

Army buys Mi-17s from Russian exporter

Pentagon will buy 30 more helicopters for Afghan air force from Rosoboronexport despite their history of trade with Syrian military and appeals from Congress.

Colorado, Florida come to Embraer’s defense

By Michael Hoffman on Wednesday, March 27th, 2013

Colorado, Florida come to Embraer’s defense

State lawmakers weigh in on the contentious light plane contract for the Afghan air force as the representatives try to ferry jobs to their respective districts.

‘Missile to nowhere’ survives

By Michael Hoffman on Tuesday, March 26th, 2013

‘Missile to nowhere’ survives

Congress includes $380 million in CR for MEADS in its final year of development even though Senate voted 94–5 to end funding for the controversial program.

Air Force issues a formal fantasy football RFI

By Michael Hoffman on Thursday, March 21st, 2013

Air Force issues a formal fantasy football RFI

The Air Force can’t pay for flying hours, tuition assistance or training because of sequestration but threatening fantasy football leagues is a bridge too far.

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