Air Force pegs cost to modify Qatar-gifted plane at ‘less than $400M’
The service, which will oversee the upgrades, hasn’t provided details on the scope or schedule of the modifications or confirmed who will perform the work.
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Allvin calls Ukraine drone strikes a wake-up call for US air defense
The Air Force's top uniformed leader said that planners need to consider vulnerabilities at military sites once thought untouchable by enemy forces.
Draft showdown -- U.S. military aircraft: PODCAST
Defense Nerds podcast for Aug. 19: U.S. military aircraft fantasy draft
Trump OKs F-16 sale to Taiwan amid China tensions
The Trump administration has informally green lit a potential major arms sale to Taiwan involving dozens of new Lockheed Martin F-16V fighter jets.
Liz Cheney, Lindsey Graham voice skepticism on possible US-Taliban peace deal
The House’s No. 3 Republican and other party members are voicing skepticism about a possible deal to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan, following the latest round of talks with the Taliban.
Draft showdown -- Military movie characters: PODCAST
Defense Nerds podcast for Aug. 12: Military movie characters draft,, or how I learned to stop worrying and love August recess.
Trump: Kim Jong Un’s letter to gripe about US-South Korea military exercises was ‘very beautiful’
U.S. President Donald Trump gave North Korea's leader a pass for the recent tests of short-range missiles.
Trump names retired Navy SEAL vice admiral new acting director of national intelligence via Tweet
In a one two punch, President Donald Trump announced via Twitter both that the nation’s number two intelligence official would be resigning and that he had named a new acting director of national intelligence ― current National Counterterrorism Center Director Joseph Maguire.
Trump says South Korea will pay more for US military protection
President Donald Trump has said “talks have begun” for South Korea to pay the U.S. more for its defense.
With INF Treaty dead, Esper seeks new missiles in the Pacific. Is Capitol Hill on board?
To develop new intermediate-range missiles, U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper will have to navigate a divided Congress.
With mounting questions about cost and survivability, a shifting political landscape for US aircraft carriers
The U.S. Navy's new chief got an earful from Capitol Hill about the cost and growing vulnerability of aircraft carriers.
