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Department of War? Congress Edges Closer to Official Name Change

June 25, 2026

Three of four congressional committees with influence over defense policy have voted to change the official name of the Department of Defense to the Department of War—but final approval of the Pentagon rebrand is months away and not yet assured.

Marines Have 6 F-35s Without Radars; USAF Will Get Some Too

June 25, 2026

The Marine Corps has accepted six F-35B jets with ballast rather than radars in their nose cones—and the Air Force and Navy will have to do likewise later this year.

SDA Cuts 11 Satellites from Low-Earth Orbit Demo to Focus on Operational Work

June 25, 2026

The Space Development Agency last year quietly canceled plans to launch 11 satellites mean to conduct communications experiments in low-Earth orbit, Air & Space Forces Magazine has learned.

Chinese AI Agents Could Challenge Air and Space Operations, Planning

June 24, 2026

Current and near-term Chinese artificial intelligence capabilities could counter or replicate how the U.S. military plans and conducts operations, especially complex strike packages such as those seen recently in Iran, according to a new think tank report.

Budget Supplemental Would Give Pentagon Billions for Epic Fury, Munitions, Space Force Programs

June 24, 2026

President Donald Trump’s administration is asking Congress for an extra $21 billion to boost munitions stockpiles, $17.3 billion to pay for operational costs from the conflict with Iran, and $4 billion for high-priority Space Force programs, according a June 24 supplemental funding request.

House Bill Cuts USAF’s Plan for More Parts, Flying Hours

June 24, 2026

Air Force plans to increase flying hours and to improve parts availability took a hit June 24 as the House Appropriations Committee approved a spending bill cutting back both initiatives.

Space Force Gives Boeing $2 Billion for Pair of Narrowband Communication Satellites

June 24, 2026

The Space Force selected Boeing to extend the life of its narrowband satellite communications program, awarding the company $2 billion to build two satellites.

White House Taps 20 Air Force One-Stars for Promotion

June 23, 2026

President Donald Trump has nominated 20 Air Force brigadier generals for another star, according to a June 22 Pentagon announcement, including the heads of recruiting, ICBM acquisition, and a top training center.

Pentagon Finds $1.55B for E-7 Wedgetail, Mostly in Classified Budget

June 23, 2026

The Pentagon is asking to shift money from the Navy’s E-2D Hawkeye and classified Air Force accounts to fund a $1.55 billion spending plan for its revived E-7 Wedgetail program in fiscal 2027, according to budget amendments submitted to Congress last week.

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