First T-3A Rollout

Pentagon, Lockheed to Expand Production of Secretive New Joint Advanced Tactical Missile

Sept. 17, 2026

The Pentagon announced a deal with Lockheed Martin on Sept. 17 to expand production of the AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile, an advanced new Air Force and Navy air-to-air missile meant to equip fifth- and sixth-generation fighters.

How the Space Force Is Preparing for Its New Moving Target Missions

Sept. 16, 2026

As the Space Force prepares to field new fleets of satellites that can track moving targets in the air and on the ground, it’s working to ensure it has the organizational structures in place to onboard and operate those systems.

Lockheed’s New Modular JASSM Offers Swappable Noses and Launch Options

Sept. 16, 2026

Lockheed Martin has unveiled its concept for a modular version of one of the Air Force’s main air-to-ground cruise missiles, opening up a range of possible upgrades and uses for the weapon.

The Only Air Force Fighter Pilot in Congress Wants ‘Wingmen to Come Join Me’

Sept. 16, 2026

When the 119th Congress took office in January 2025, it counted a record seven former Navy SEALs among its members—and just one former Air Force fighter pilot. Rep. August Pfluger (R-Texas), a former F-15 and F-22 pilot, says that must change to help the Air Force get the resources it…

New AMC Boss Open to Unmanned Next-Gen Tanker

Sept. 16, 2026

The new head of Air Mobility Command said Sept. 16 he wants to explore an unmanned option for the service’s next-generation aerial refueling system.

Air Force Eyes New-Build F-16s to Boost Fighter Force

Sept. 16, 2026

The Air Force will consider acquiring new F-16 Fighting Falcon jets to answer capacity shortfalls in its aging fighter fleet, according to multiple people familiar with the matter. These discussions are happening as the Air Force is building its proposed fiscal 2028 budget and the five-year spending plan that goes…

‘Defend the Ecosystem’: USAF, Experts Want to Up Cyber Defense for Critical Infrastructure

Sept. 16, 2026

The Air Force is shoring up its cyber defenses both on and off base for critical infrastructure such as water and electrical power, and industry experts are calling for more, even specialized, dedicated microgrids offsite to support USAF operations in case of a total blackout caused by cyberattacks.

Caine: US Must Prepare for Forces to Be ‘Tracked in Real Time’

Sept. 16, 2026

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Dan Caine said the U.S. needs to prepared for future conflicts in which its adversaries will be able to closely track the location of American forces and attack with autonomous systems that use artificial intelligence.

Space Development Agency Aims for Two More Launches This Year

Sept. 16, 2026

The Space Development Agency wants to wrap up its Tranche 1 launch campaign by the end of spring 2027, flying six more batches of satellites to build out its tracking and data transport constellations, according to Director Gurpartap Sandhoo.

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