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U.S. Air Force

US Bombers Challenge China’s Air Defense Identification Zone
Defying orders from Beijing, a pair of B-52 bombers flew over the Senkaku Islands without informing China on Monday.

The US Air Force’s New Game Plan in the Asia-Pacific
The US Air Force releases a new mission statement, with interesting implications for China and Asia.

US Air Force Embraces Sequestration and Asia
Every problem represents an opportunity. For the USAF, the sequester problem is being used to pivot to Asia.

The Globalization of Precision Strike
Plus, South Korea wants to militarize robots. Tuesday defense and security links.

Time for Airpower Diplomacy in the Asia-Pacific
The U.S. Air Force should use airpower development teams to build relations in the regions.

Military Exercises: Policy by Other Means
Indonesia’s presence at a recent aerial war game is a welcome change. Still, Australia must do more to be inclusive.
Why the U.S. Wants a New Bomber
The U.S. Air Force has struggled for years to develop a new long-range bomber. But with China’s growing anti-access capabilities, it may need one.

Training Begins on Stealth Jet
The U.S. has begun training on the F-35 stealth fighter. Will the jet reshape the U.S. role in the Pacific?

U.S. Getting a New Bomber
The U.S. Air Force is working on a new long-range bomber to assist with its pivot to the Asia-Pacific.
America's Space Weakness
The alleged rescue of a U.S. military communications satellite underscores some U.S. weaknesses in space.

Why U.S. Needs Airpower Diplomacy
Better use of the U.S. Air Force is the most cost-effective and flexible approach to boosting the American presence in the Asia-Pacific.

Will U.S. Lose its Drone Edge?
The U.S. has traditionally dominated the use of unmanned drones. But will rising powers be able to blunt its edge?