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BY AUDREY DECKER, Staff Writer, Defense One KC-46, P-8 facilities affected in what was already expected to be another down quarter, company officials say. Boeing’s defense programs are caught in …
Boeing workers strike will hit Pentagon programs Read More
BY AUDREY DECKER, Staff Writer, Defense One The estimated lifetime cost to operate and maintain the Pentagon’s F-35s just took a big jump, even though the U.S. military is flying …
The F-35 Program is Costing More and Doing Less, GAO Says Read More
BY SAM SKOVE, Staff Writer, Defense One The Army’s towed howitzers, many of which have been sent to Ukraine, are becoming increasingly obsolete, U.S. Army Futures Command head Gen. James …
The future is ‘not bright’ for towed artillery, Army general says Read More
BY AUDREY DECKER, Staff Writer, Defense One The Air Force’s new T-7A pilot training jet won’t be ready for initial operations until 2028, documents show, putting the program another year …
Air Force’s T-7 Trainer Delayed Another Year Read More
BY AUDREY DECKER, Staff Writer, Defense One The U.S. military has cleared its fleet of V-22 Ospreys to fly again, though officials say they still don’t know why a critical …
US Clears Ospreys to Fly, With New Maintenance Plan and One Enduring Mystery Read More
By PATRICK TURNER, Science & Technology Editor, Defense One Though the United States and European allies have ramped up artillery shell and ammunition production in recent months, it still doesn’t …
The West is Underestimating Ukraine’s Artillery Needs Read More
BY AUDREY DECKER, Staff Writer Defense One The B-21 Raider flew a test sortie from Edwards Air Force Base on Wednesday, marking another milestone in the development of the Pentagon’s …
Air Force Confirms B-21 Flight Testing Underway at Edwards AFB Read More