As futuristic aviation programs gain priority, the F-35—the only in-production, fifth-generation American fighter—is facing new headwinds. Fresh debate over its challenges and its potential in the coming months will shape its future role in the force. 
The U.S. Air Force must grow its 5th-gen fleet—and soon. Today, there is one aircraft in production that can answer that call: the F-35. The Air Force, Secretary Pete Hegseth, President Trump, and Congress must boost F-35 acquisition as rapidly as possible, writes Doug Birkey, ...
A T-38A Talon jet trainer of the 14th Flying Training Wing crashed near its home of Columbus Air Force Base, Miss., about 2:30 p.m. local time Nov. 7. The pilot ejected and survived, a base spokesperson said. No one on the ground was hurt.
Retired Maj. Gen. Kimberly A. Crider moderated a discussion on "Unlocking the Power of Digital Engineering" with retired Brig. Gen. Steve J. Bleymaier of Aerospace and Defense, Ansys; Scott Nowlin of BAE Systems; and Dave Stagney of Pratt & Whitney at AFA's Air, Space & ...