July 29, 2026 ‘We are the ember’: Gen. Dale White demands speed on Air Force programs Gen. Dale White spoke at Life Cycle Industry Days urging a shift in defense acquisition to a warfighting function emphasizing speed, integration and shared accountability with industry.
July 25, 2026 CMSAF visits Malmstrom AFB, recognizes Airmen driving nuclear deterrence The visit highlighted the critical nuclear deterrence mission of the 341st Missile Wing, operational readiness and the essential role family support plays in sustaining the force.
April 28, 2026 DAF launches plan to bolster AI workforce The DAF recently approved a new strategy to build and maintain a highly skilled AI workforce to secure a technological and competitive advantage.
Feb. 26, 2026 Air Force leaders discuss priorities for the Air Force’s Future Force Design Senior Air Force leaders and industry experts discussed the priorities for Air Force’s Future Force Design during a panel at the Air and Space Forces Association’s 2026 Warfare Symposium in Aurora.
Feb. 26, 2026 Acquisition leaders detail Warfighting Acquisition Strategy at AFA symposium Top acquisition leaders for the DAF detailed how the acquisition process is being reshaped to meet the demands of modern warfare, during a panel at the Air and Space Forces Association’s 2026 Warfare Symposium.
Feb. 24, 2026 Wilsbach outlines strategy for confronting adversaries, Air Force success In his first major address since becoming Air Force chief of staff, Gen. Ken Wilsbach highlighted readiness and how the service is responding to a complex and ambiguous strategic environment.
Feb. 24, 2026 SECAF opens 2026 AFA Warfare Symposium with ‘Innovating Faster: Acquisition Transformation’ During his keynote at the 2026 Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium, Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink laid out his vision for the Department of the Air Force’s acquisition transformation effort.
Feb. 23, 2026 DAF increases B-21 Raider production capacity to deliver combat capability faster The Department of the Air Force and Northrop Grumman Corp. have reached an agreement to expand production capacity for the B-21 Raider, accelerating delivery of the Air Force’s next-generation stealth bomber fleet.
Feb. 17, 2026 Delivering deterrence: Sentinel restructure to complete in 2026, initial capability timeline set The U.S. Air Force rolled out its plan for the LGM-35A Sentinel program, which will deliver the nation’s next-generation, modernized, land-based nuclear deterrent to America’s warfighters.
Jan. 6, 2026 Air Force updates fitness test requirements Changes from the September 2025 announcement include a shortened physical fitness diagnostic testing period to end in June and the option for either the 2-mile run or the 20-meter High Aerobic Multi-shuttle Run every six months.