Deputy Defense Secretary William Lynn told a defense business conference in New York last week, “Without question, our offense against the Taliban and al Qaeda depends on airpower.” He praised industry’s partnership with DOD to develop the aerospace technology that now provides actionable intelligence within minutes to commanders. He also noted the contributions of combat air patrols and search and rescue teams to directly support the ground warfighters. And, citing the difficulty of operating in a “landlocked nation with few workable roads, he said that “helicopter lift and cargo aircraft make possible almost everything we do—from dumps of food, fuel, and ammunition to maneuver support.” (AFPS report by Donna Miles)
Celebrating 100 Years of Liquid-Fueled Rockets
March 11, 2026
March 16, 2026, marks 100 years since Dr. Robert H. Goddard launched the world’s first liquid-fueled rocket. Over the past century, new and ever more capable liquid-fueled rockets have literally propelled humanity into space. Why liquid-fueled rockets?