Air & Space Forces Magazine

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“Recapitalization of the tanker fleet is absolutely a priority ... [but] it’s going to take a really long time” to acquire replacements for the youngest KC-135s... --Gen. John D. Lamontagne #AFA #USAF #Airman #AirForce

The end of remote work and telework for most federal employees, coupled with issues specific to different bases, means the problem is getting renewed attention across the Air Force. #AirForce #USAF #Airman #SpaceForce #Guardian

????????????????: Speaking from the Oval Office, President Donald Trump announced Boeing will build the F-47, the Air Force’s Next-Generation Air Dominance fighter. The decision revives the NGAD program, which had been paused for a review last spring. Air Force leaders say the new fighter will be faster, more maneuverable, and stealthier than anything else in the skies, and able to penetrate contested airspace and fly with multiple autonomous Collaborative Combat Aircraft drones. #AirForce #USAF #Airman #SpaceForce #Guardian

The joint exercise, which started March 10, also includes U.S. Navy and Republic of Korea Air Force assets, including their own F-35s. #AFA #USAF #Airman #AirForce

Officials declined to specify which type of fighter shot down the drones with the rockets in the latest engagement, but U.S. Air Force F-16s have been observed carrying rocket pods in recent months, including in the Middle East. #AirForce #USAF #Airman #SpaceForce #Guardian

I think this administration will be making that decision [on NGAD], and we’re going to move out on that. But you do need the ability to maintain air superiority and penetrate contested environments, and that’s what our Air Force does.” #AFA #USAF #Airman #AirForce

In its 2025 budget request, the Air Force outlined $19.6 billion in NGAD spending in the next five years, making it the most expensive program in the service’s research and development budget. #AFA #USAF #Airman #AirForce

The Air Force is sending “validation teams” with fewer than 10 members to visit bases between March 17-28. While there, they will review documents, analyze programs, conduct focus groups, audit classes, and interview personnel. #AirForce #USAF #Airman #SpaceForce #Guardian

The crew was flying a training sortie when they declared an in-flight emergency and made an emergency landing. ... No other aircraft were damaged in the incident. #AFA #USAF #Airman #AirForce