The USAF Space and Missile Systems Center released a formal request for proposals on June 2, seeking prototype ideas for new rocket engine systems. The RFP is part of the service’s plan to wean itself off of the Russian-produced RD-180...

Though there’s talk of expanding the reach of rescue forces by buying tilt-rotor CV-22s for the mission, the focus needs to be on buying the Combat Rescue Helicopter first, Air Combat Command chief Gen. Hawk Carlisle said on June 1....

Air Combat Command chief Gen. Hawk Carlisle gave a quick status update on two “joint” programs: the E-8C JSTARS radar aircraft replacement program and the extended range variant of the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile. “I think industry is doing really...

During a stop in Vietnam, Secretary of Defense Ash Carter signed a “joint vision statement” with his Vietnamese counterpart, and promised to expand the nascent defense trade between the two nations. After last year’s decision to partially lift the ban...

Air Guard Block 52 F-16s from the 169th Fighter Wing at McEntire JNGB, S.C., deployed to Lask AB, Poland, on May 28, as part of a training deployment to support Operation Atlantic Resolve. The deployment will pair 169th FW F-16s...

MSgt. Josh Gavulic inadvertently pulled his reserve parachute ripcord while donning a rucksack in close proximity to an open ventilation door, according to the findings of an Accident Investigation Board, convened following the fatal Feb. 21, 2014, military training mishap....

Russia is planning to reopen production of the supersonic Tu-160 strategic bomber to bridge the gap to the next-generation bomber currently in development, reported Russia’s state-run news service. “No less than 50 aircraft over time will be purchased in order...