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CENTCOM launches multinational attack drone task force
Task Force Falcon Strike will employ one-way attack drones composed of unmanned systems from above, on and below the sea.
Ukraine could be flying F-16s early in 2024, Air Guard chief says
Lt. Gen. Michael Loh said that Ukraine’s most experienced fighter pilots could complete U.S. training in Arizona on the F-16 in as little as three months.
By Tara Copp and Lolita C. Baldor, AP
Value of Ukraine F-16s won’t be immediate, says US Air Force general
Gen. Allvin said at his confirmation hearing that F-16s for Ukraine would become useful for the country after their integration with the broader force.
Elon Musk blocking Starlink to stop Ukraine attack troubling for DoD
Top Air Force official says DoD may need to be more explicit in future defense contracts that services or products it purchases could be used in war.
By Tara Copp, AP
Ukrainian pilots will learn to fly F-16s at US Air Force’s 162nd Wing
Ukrainian pilots with prior experience flying other fighters could learn to fly the F-16 in as short as five months, the Air Force said.
When are jets allowed to go ‘boom,’ AKA, break the sound barrier?
One F-16 Fighting Falcon that responded to the unresponsive Cessna made the jump to supersonic speed, though three others were also authorized to do so.
DARPA wants a heavy cargo plane that can land at sea
The Pentagon has grown increasingly concerned about the potential for a conflict with China, which would require improved maritime capabilities.
DoD ponders one-time payments to lower ranks to ease economic stress
High-level discussions are underway about a one-time payment to help lower-paid military families deal with inflation struggles.
By Karen Jowers
Will roadblocks end soon for military household goods contract?
A court decision is expected soon on the new military household goods contract.
By Karen Jowers
Space Force debuts its official service song ‘Semper Supra’
The song is meant to reflect tones reminiscent of the other services’ traditional scores.
By J.D. Simkins
New DoD-funded spouse fellowship program coming in 2023
Paid fellowships will help more spouses land long-term employment.
By Karen Jowers