China Extends Reach

China Extends Reach

Sept. 20, 2005

The Chinese have not only mastered the art of aerial refueling (DR, 9/19/05), they are now buying eight Russian Il-78M tankers, as well as 30 IL-76 heavy transport aircraft. With the Il-78, Chinese fighters can reach Andersen AFB, Guam, according to the International Assessment and Strategy Center.

Learn to Accelerate Software Delivery at Prodacity 2025

Jan. 22, 2025

In a modern, connected military, software is crucial to every step of every operation, from planning to coordination and logistics to target engagement. But as threats and requirements change, software needs to change too. If requirements change faster than developers can...

New Report: To Fix Deterrence, Rethink Goldwater-Nichols and Boost the Budget

Jan. 21, 2025

The credibility of America’s deterrent is waning, and the way to get it back is by restructuring defense leadership and raising the defense budget almost 100 percent, according to a new paper from the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies.

Acquisition Official Tapped as Acting Air Force Secretary

Jan. 21, 2025

Gary A. Ashworth, a career Department of Defense civil servant and former Air Force officer, has been tapped by President Donald Trump to be Acting Secretary of the Air Force, the White House announced on Jan. 20.

B-1 Bombers Arrive in Guam for First Task Force of 2025

Jan. 21, 2025

U.S. B-1 bombers landed in Guam on Jan. 15 for a Bomber Task Force deployment, the first of the new year. Two of the bombers also conducted a trilateral flight alongside Japanese and South Korean fighters on their way to Andersen Air Force Base.

‘Same Threats’ Drive Air Force, Marines to Different Visions of Future War. How Will They Work Together?

Jan. 20, 2025

The Air Force became the latest service to roll out a new operating concept for the future when Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin unveiled the service's Force Design last fall. But the Air Force is hardly the only service with a Force Design, and a pressing question for the…

Blue Origin, SpaceX Test Massive New Rockets; Space Force Watches with Interest

Jan. 18, 2025

Blue Origin launched its New Glenn rocket and SpaceX launched its Starship rocket on Jan. 16, as Space Force leaders watched with interest at two vehicles that may redefine how the service accesses orbit in the future.

Former Space Force Officer Tapped to Be New Air Force Undersecretary

Jan. 18, 2025

Incoming President Donald Trump announced Jan. 17 he will nominate former Space Force Lt. Col. Matt Lohmeier to be the next undersecretary of the Air Force. Lohmeier came to public prominence in 2021, when he self-published a book alleging that Marxist ideology had become widespread in the military. Then-Lt. Gen. Stephen…

Latest F-35 Airframe Contracts Coming in Spring; Engine Deal Later in 2025

Jan. 17, 2025

Contracts for F-35 airframes in Lot 18 and 19 should be signed in the spring, but an engine deal is still not in hand and could take months longer. The delays don't seem to be driven by anticipation of how the new Trump administration will influence the program.

Experts: Troop Pay Report Is a Big Step Forward. Now They Want Policy Changes

Jan. 17, 2025

Experts and advocates say a new Pentagon report on pay and compensation will guide much-needed changes on housing allowances and military spouse employment.

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