Air Force Gen. Steven Nordhaus was previously confirmed by the Senate in September and started his term as the 30th Chief of the National Guard Bureau on Oct. 2.
By Michael MarrowMILSATCOM for the most critical no-fail missions
With multiple nuclear-capable threats and space itself being a contested domain, assured and protected MILSATCOM are more critical than ever before.
The amendment to break congressionally-mandated spending caps, offered by Sen. Roger Wicker, the committee’s top Republican, led SASC Chairman Jack Reed to vote against the bill.
By Valerie Insinna and Michael Marrow
A second operational fighter is expected to be delivered “in the next couple of weeks,” according to a Boeing spokesperson, averting a potential schedule breach for the F-15EX program.
By Michael Marrow
Despite Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall’s reassurances, the governors are outraged at what they see as a Defense Department end-run around their authorities that they say could set a negative precedent.
By Theresa Hitchens
House Armed Services Chairman Mike Rogers tells Breaking Defense that Guard advocates should not “waste their time” lobbying against the move.
By Michael Marrow and Valerie Insinna
“It’s a unique situation. There’s absolutely no intention to make any other changes, moving things out of the Guard,” said Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall.
By Valerie Insinna
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How the KC-46A has become a “game changer” for U.S. and allied warfighters.
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Space Force celebrates 5th anniversary at growing Spacepower Conference
Our latest eBook offers updates on the Space Force and SPACECOM, showcasing the latest tech, and the challenges of modern space operations.
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Integrating C2 solutions on more assets ensures that operators share a common operating picture they can act on based on verified, secure intelligence.
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Collins Aerospace and Raytheon successfully demonstrated a suite of sensing and networking technologies that are foundational to Combined Joint All Domain Command and Control.
By Breaking Defense
“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 Marrow
Guard Chief: Transferring Air National Guard missions into Space Force will cost $1B, harm readiness
Gen. Daniel Hokanson said his “best military advice” is instead “to transfer the current Air National Guard units doing the space mission into a National Guard component for the Space Force, so they can continue everything they’re doing today tomorrow.”
By Theresa Hitchens
With possible alternatives still undefined and likely several years away, Sikorsky and supporters are leaning on Congress to rescue the HH-60W from planned cuts. But will the argument win the day?
By Michael Marrow
“Some people are still looking at this as a 1970s-technology aircraft. It is not,” Lt. Gen. Michael Loh, head of the Air National Guard, said of the F-15EX.
By Valerie Insinna
Not establishing a Space National Guard was “a mistake when Space Force was created,” said Sen. Diane Feinstein, D-Calif., in announcing a proposed bill to “remedy that.”
By Theresa Hitchens
