Modernization

In his most high-profile speech since becoming Air Force secretary in May, Troy Meink emphasized familiar themes — the necessity to modernize, the need to perfect readiness, and remaining focused on “taking care of our people.”

The scope of the Pentagon’s modernization plans for the F-35 Lightning II aircraft will be reduced amid ongoing cost overruns and schedule delays, according to a recent report from a congressional watchdog.

Small unmanned aircraft systems present both an opportunity and a challenge for the U.S. Army, and significant change is required to realize the opportunity.

Appearing before the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Defense, the National Guard Bureau’s senior leader emphasized the Guard’s value to America.

Another Air National Guard airlift wing is set to convert to new intratheater cargo planes.

The man who jump-started the Army National Guard’s transformation to an operational force has passed away.

Fiscal 2025 has begun on a continuing resolution that keeps the federal government open but puts many military modernization programs on hold.

The Army last week cancelled two programs that will significantly affect Army National Guard aviation modernization: the Future Attack Reconnaissance...

The Department of the Air Force has unveiled a plan to reorient the service so it can prevail in future conflicts with China. The plan includes 24...

Most Uniformed Services Identification card holders can now renew their cards online and receive them in the mail, instead of having to schedule an...