Air Warfare
The 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 MarrowThe drones will provide an “affordable mass” to augment the lethality of fighters. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall says they need to be a “fraction” of the cost of the F-35.
By Michael MarrowThe two companies signed a memorandum of understanding this week “to explore strategic collaboration in the areas of autonomous capabilities and artificial intelligence on current and future defense programs.”
By Jaspreet GillAdvanced medium-caliber ammunition is now capable of programmable airburst, proximity airburst, and guidance to meet emerging threats that couldn’t be defeated otherwise.
By Breaking DefenseUnder pressure from local industry and international allies, the Swiss government is considering measures to relax its rules on the re-export of arms.
By Christina MackenzieIn a “Commander’s Note” dated March 3, obtained by Breaking Defense, Saltzman argues that the need for space superiority in the face of adversary threats is a key reason the Space Force was created.
By Theresa HitchensService acquisition chief Andrew Hunter said the initial tranche of collaborative combat aircraft wingmen are “very much within grasp,” with capability expected to be delivered by the end of the decade.
By Michael MarrowHighly adept Ukrainian and Russian air defenses have mutually denied air superiority, a problem particularly acute for close air support missions. “Both of their integrated air and missile defense, especially when you’re talking about going against aircraft, have been very effective,” Gen. James Hecker said.
By Michael MarrowAir Force acquisition chief Andrew Hunter indicated he was leaning toward buying 75 more KC-46A tankers as a bridge to an accelerated next-gen program.
By Michael MarrowBreaking Defense talks with Col. Nir Weingold, the head of planning, economics & IT department in the military research department.
By Arie EgoziThe agreement started as an undefinitized contract action in June 2022. The total value could reach as high as $8 billion.
By Michael MarrowThrough its open systems architecture and agile software development, the E-7 provides rapid, affordable capability growth to remain a critical asset as threats evolve.
By BOEINGDARPA envisions a plane launching a drone, which in turn can launch its own weapons.
By Michael Marrow
More than lofty promises, pragmatic realism is in Britain’s best interest, writes analyst Joshua Huminski.
By Joshua Huminski