“We’re very, very fixated on being competitive with the pacing challenge [of China],” said Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall. “I think the budget that we’ve submitted moves us forward — not quite as fast as we would like to, but it moves us forward in the right direction while maintaining current capabilities that are essential to the nation.”
By Michael MarrowThe Air Force has big plans for 2024, but lawmakers could throw a wrench into them.
By Michael Marrow“We have 25 fighter squadrons in the Guard right now. And when I look at the global demand, my personal view is I think we need to keep all 25 of those. I think our nation needs that capability,” said National Guard chief Gen. Daniel Hokanson.
By Michael MarrowThe subcommittee’s mark would enable the Air Force to continue retirements of the A-10, would impose some limits on development of next-gen fighters and drones and would further ask the Army for reports on major programs.
By Michael Marrow and Ashley RoqueDuring a military exercise in Wyoming, an MQ-9 Reaper made history by conducting its first highway landing alongside what the Air Force says is the greatest number of aircraft to pull off the tactic.
By Michael MarrowThe Air Force has been asking Congress for permission to mothball the aircraft for years, which lawmakers approved in fiscal 2023. The FY24 budget is likely to ask for more retirements.
By Michael MarrowFor the first time ever, Congress gave the green light for the Air Force to divest part of its A-10 Warthog fleet, but it’s still yet to be seen whether this is a one-time event.
By Valerie Insinna“There’s US[-made], there’s Gripen out of Sweden, there’s the Eurofighter, there’s the Rafale [from France],” said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown. Even the venerable A-10 hasn’t been ruled out.
By Valerie InsinnaF-35 squads at Hill AFB, Utah, Eielson AFB, Alaska, Luke AFB, Ariz., and Eglin AFB, Fla. could all face risks due to a maintainer shortage at Tyndall.
By Valerie InsinnaAir Force Secretary Frank Kendall said he’s “not aware of any current plan, or even any discussion of a current plan to field or provide A-10s to the Ukrainians.”
By Valerie InsinnaThe A-10 lives, it BRRTs, it lives again!
By Valerie Insinna