15 Tons of Bombs and 1 Tiny Toilet: Around the World on the B-2 Spirit
NATO Allies Agree to Spend 5 Percent on Defense
Army Blocks Air Force’s AI Program Over Data Security Concerns
Cyber, Electronic Warfare Key to Winning Future Fights, DARPA Official Says
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Former Secretary of the Air Force Kendall Joins AFA Board of Directors
The Air & Space Forces Association has added Frank Kendall, the 26th Secretary of the Air Force, to its Board of Directors as an Armed Forces Director.
One U.S. Report Assessed Iran Was 3 to 8 Months From Nuclear Weapon—But No Sign It Planned To, Intel Sources Say
The intelligence summary, issued June 21 for the military's Joint Chiefs of Staff, found that Iran could build a nuclear device in months if it did not run into technical or logistical delays, two American intelligence sources familiar with the document told CBS News.
Boeing Hires Former Northrop Exec to Lead Air Force One Program
Boeing will replace its current head of the troubled Air Force One program with a new hire from Northrop Grumman best known for leading the division that developed the B-21 bomber, according to an internal email seen by Breaking Defense.
NATO Isn’t a ‘Rip-Off’: Trump Says He’s Leaving Europe Feeling ‘Different’
“As far as Article Five—look, when I came here, I came here because it was something I'm supposed to be doing, but ... I left here saying that these people really love their countries," Trump told reporters June 25 during the NATO Summit.
Female Troops Played Key Roles in B-2, Submarine Strikes on Iran's Nuclear Facilities
It's a historic achievement because the B-2s and submarines at the tip of the U.S. military spear have, historically, not been manned by women.
Maxar Launches Intelligence Service Focused on ‘Persistent Monitoring’
Maxar Intelligence launched a new monitoring product called Sentry, part of a broader effort to move beyond satellite imagery and become a provider of actionable geospatial intelligence.
Why Recent Surprise Attacks Against Russia and Iran Should Worry Taiwan
In the wake of two audacious deep strikes by Ukrainian and Israeli forces—Operation Spider’s Web and Operation Rising Lion, respectively—Taiwanese leaders will need to contemplate another potential scenario: a decisive first strike from within.
USAF Airpower Over Iran: Key Insights
We’re bringing you a special edition of the Aerospace Advantage to discuss Saturday’s strike on Iran’s nuclear enrichment facilities.
How Trump Pivoted From Bombing Iran to Announcing a Ceasefire
Advisers and officials say the president was planning for peace almost immediately after the U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
Why Patrick Star is the Blue Falcon of Bikini Bottom
Every unit has one. The soldier who raises his hand when the sergeant says, “Any questions?” The one who forgets to shave, shows up late and gets the whole squad smoked on a Saturday morning. We call this person the blue falcon. And in Bikini Bottom, that individual is Patrick Star.