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The U.S. Air Force has started to claw back from an engine shortage in its F-35 fleet that has grounded dozens of the aircraft, as Pratt & Whitney and the service’s depot have changed some processes and sped up production.

Some might argue that the Air Force should transition directly from the E-3 to an unmanned airborne early warning and control capability instead of acquiring the E-7. There are several problems with that approach.

An all-out war with China could potentially see a “nuclear exchange.” 

The US Air Force (USAF) has completed the nuclear design certification process for use of the B61-12 air-launched tactical gravity nuclear bomb with the F-35A Lightning II conventional take-off and landing stealth multirole combat aircraft. ...

An F-35A Lighting II carrying a B61-12 Joint Test Assembly sits on the flight line at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Sept. 21, 2021. US Air Force

Says in part, the secretary of defense may assign to the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff responsibility for overseeing the activities of the combat commands, such assignment by the secretary to the chairman does not confer any command authority on the chairman and does not alter the responsibility of the commanders of the combat commands. in other words, he has no role in any combat command, none. hes a coordinator. hes a facilitator. hes an advisor. hes a communicator. and his people have...

Lawmakers Move to Protect Pilots from Ejection Seat Problems Aircrew egress systems specialists hoist an F-16 Fighting Falcon canopy into the air June 26, 2017. (U.S. Air Force/Airman 1st Class Caleb Worpel) 29 Jul 2021 After an ejection seat malfunction led to a fighter pilot’s death last year, lawmakers plan to require the Air Force and the Navy to notify them when the live-saving seats are in need of repair. The pilot’s death was linked to a spare parts shortage which meant the ejection ...

By Garrett Reim2021-06-15T23:32:00+01:00 Five years from now, this might be the highlight of Bridget Lauderdale’s career. Or, it might be the bullet point on her resume that she wants to gloss over. Lauderdale has the privilege – or the burden – of taking over the management of the Lockheed Martin F-35 at a critical point. She was named vice-president and general manager of the programme in April. Source: Lockheed Martin US Air Force wants the F-35A to be the cornerstone of its fleet, but...

By Garrett Reim2021-06-03T01:09:00+01:00 Red 6, an augmented reality fighter pilot training startup, has raised a $30 million round of financing. The company received $25 million from Snowpoint Ventures, an existing investor, with the remainder of the funds coming from other existing investors as well as new investors, it says on 1 June. Source: Red 6 Red 6 aims to digitize combat pilot training The startup is developing augmented reality flight training and dogfighting software for use in a pu...

US DoD’s air-to-air exercise Checkered Flag concludes at Tyndall AFB 01 Jun 2021 (Last Updated June 1st, 2021 11:17) Checkered Flag aerial exercise is designed to allow fourth and fifth-generation aircraft platforms to train together. Share Article An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Gulf of Mexico during Checkered Flag 21-2. Credit: USAF / Staff Sgt Stefan Alv...