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US Air Force
When Drones Decide to Kill on Their Own
“…the idea that drones could start making life-and-death decisions should be cause for concern.”
Still Life Left in B-52
The US Air Force’s B-52 bombers may be aging, but there’s life left in them says Lt. Gen. James Kowalski.
US Air Force Faces Reality
A top US general outlines his priorities for the US Air Force as the service is forced to confront tight budgets.
America's Drone Challenge
Tackling the challenge of unmanned drones is the key issue for the US in the Pacific, a retired general says.
US Mulls Fighter Jet Future
Will the United States’ next fighter jet place more emphasis on energy efficiency than radar evasion?
Stealth Fighter or Bomber?
Is China’s J-20 stealth jet likely to be a bomber or an interceptor? It might not actually matter.
China Needles, India Responds
The latest transport aircraft purchase by India is just a first step in a transformation of its military. It’s China that has it worried.
US Drones vs China
China’s military has been focusing on an area-denial strategy. Could US drones overcome this?
A Black Hawk View on Bin Laden
Cynthia Iris speaks with US Army Black Hawk pilot Col. Paul Bricker about his take on the special forces mission against Osama bin Laden and why it was successful.
China's Fighters Won't Match US
Hype over the J-20 stealth fighter shouldn’t overlook it will be a smaller force than the US F-22 and F-35 fleet.
US Ballistic Missile Plan Back
The US has revived the Prompt Global Strike missile plan. It may well be another new system with China in mind.
New US Bomber Aimed at China?
The US Air Force is planning to develop a new stealthy long-range bomber. It’s being done with China in mind.