F-35C Readiness Rises, Navy Fighter Shortfall Fades
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While the Air Force bet the farm on F-35, the Navy put its airpower eggs in multiple baskets, from legacy fighters to new drones.
Navy Needs Cyber Secretary, Wouldn’t Say No To Truman Refueling: SecNav Spencer
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In future wars, “one of our battles is going to be just getting off of the pier,” the Navy’s top civilian said, because of cyber attacks against Navy forces and infrastructure.
Congress Must Push DoD To LEO, Former Reps Say
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Congress should pass laws to ensure that the Pentagon fully commits to creating a “large, updatable, and resilient national security constellation” in Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
F-35 Production Hurt If Turkey Kicked Out Of Program: Vice Adm. Winter
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“We would see within 45 to 90 days an impact of the slowing down or stopping of those parts to the three production lines,” Vice Adm. Mat Winter told Congress.
What The 809 Panel Didn’t Quite Get Right: Greenwalt & Levine
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Every word is worth reading to find out what the 809 Panel did right and what needs to be done to fix some of its missteps. Read on! The Editor.
Pence Slams Germany, Turkey At NATO Party
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In a day of optimism at NATO’s 70th birthday bash, tensions over spending, and weapons deals with Russia, make for awkward moments
Boeing KC-46 Deliveries Halted, Again
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The revelation, made by the Air Force Secretary during Congressional testimony, is the latest black eye for the tanker program.
Washington Struggles With Next Move After Halt To F-35 Part Shipments To Turkey
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Senators, generals, and the acting Defense Secretary all tried to present a united front on Tuesday, but questions remain.
S-400 or F-35? Turkey’s Erdogan Must Choose
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Turkey’s increasingly autocratic president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is an erstwhile NATO ally. Turkey flies F-16s and is a partner in the F-35 program. But Erdogan has committed his country to buying Russia’s reportedly excellent surface to air missile system, the S-400. This op-ed by Bradley Bowman, former aide to Sen. Todd Young of the Senate… Keep reading →