During his tour of China this week, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld called on Chinese officials to share information about its military programs to allay concerns over China’s defense buildup. In his words, “Greater clarity would generate greater certainty.”
The Air Force has finished modifying and testing the new VC-25B Bridge aircraft that will serve as a temporary Air Force One, the service announced May 1. All that’s left now is to finish painting the jet before it starts flying this summer.