USAF news

WORLD: Russia-Ukraine

April 27, 2023

WORLD: Russia-Ukraine; US, Russia Stop Sharing Nuclear Forces Data; DOD Balks at F-16s, MQ-9s for Ukraine.

Clearing the Air on Lavelle

April 27, 2023 | By Nick Adde

Following the President’s intent cost Gen. John Lavelle his job— and two stars. The fight to fix his record isn’t over yet.

Accelerating Fifth-Gen Airpower 

April 27, 2023 | By Lt. Gen. Joseph Guastella, USAF (Ret.), Lt. Col. Eric Gunzinger, USAF (Ret.) and Douglas A. Birkey

Beginning with the fiscal 2024 budget, every dollar for F-35 will fund TR-3-equipped Block 4 jets. The need for those jets could hardly be greater.

Strategy & Policy: New F-35 Engines: You Can’t Always Get What You Want

April 27, 2023 | By John A. Tirpak

Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall clearly regrets that the service isn’t pursuing an advanced technology engine for the F-35.

WORLD: Security

April 27, 2023

WORLD: Security: Pentagon Launches Comprehensive Security Review, after intel Leak.

Leaders of Unit Involved in Leak Suspended | Hinote Offers Pre-Retirement Warning | DOD Digs In on F-16s for Ukraine

April 27, 2023 | By Greg Hadley, Chris Gordon, David Roza and John A. Tirpak

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Better Tracking of Wargames | Tanker Mission Moves to Poland | LRSO Passes Design Review

April 26, 2023 | By Greg Hadley, Chris Gordon, David Roza and John A. Tirpak

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Kadena Receives More F-15Es | New PACAF Commander Nominated | myPers Going Away

April 25, 2023 | By Greg Hadley, Chris Gordon, David Roza and John A. Tirpak

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Dangerous Russian Behavior in Syria | Historic Fighter Squadron Coming Back with F-35s | Aging Trainers Delay Pilot Training

April 21, 2023 | By Greg Hadley, Chris Gordon and David Roza

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New Guard Locations for F-35, F-15EX | Kendall Promises Action after Intel Leak | Lockheed Will Miss F-35 Delivery Goal

April 19, 2023 | By Greg Hadley, Chris Gordon, David Roza and John A. Tirpak

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USAF Looks to Build Up Foreign Infrastructure | Joint Air Drill with South Korea | Airmen and Aircraft Feature in Massive Elephant Walk

April 18, 2023 | By Greg Hadley, Chris Gordon and David Roza

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First A-10 Retires | T-7 Delayed Again | How to Detect Insider Threats

April 17, 2023 | By Greg Hadley, Chris Gordon, David Roza and John A. Tirpak

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