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The Insider | May 19, 2009

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz told the House Armed Services Committee today the service plans to release a request for proposals for the KC-X tanker competition in June or July.

Daily News | May 18, 2009

The Air Force and Marine Corps have dramatically scaled back the size and scope of their new-equipment wish lists, suggesting that Defense Secretary Robert Gates is bringing the service chiefs to heel in curbing an annual practice through which the top brass have indirectly sought billions of dollars for systems not funded in Pentagon budget requests.

The Insider | May 18, 2009

In an effort to bolster its KC-X tanker proposal team, Boeing has put former HH-47 boss Rick Lemaster in charge of its Air Force KC-767 program, Inside the Air Force has learned.

Daily News | May 15, 2009

The Air Force is readying for the release of a new draft request for proposals in its high-profile KC-X next-generation tanker program, the service's top two acquisition officials said today.

Daily News | May 15, 2009

The fate of the Lockheed Martin Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile program rests on a series of tests scheduled for this summer, the Air Force's top acquisition official said today.

The Insider | May 12, 2009

Defense Secretary Robert Gates today nominated Lt. Gen. William Shelton for the position of Air Force assistant vice chief of staff, according to a Pentagon announcement.

The Insider | May 8, 2009

The Senate has confirmed Lt. Gen. Frank Klotz as the new commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, according to a service notice released this afternoon.

Daily News | May 7, 2009

The Air Force is planning a major restructure to its combat air fleet that includes a "smaller, but more capable force" of fighter jets mixed with unmanned drones, senior service officials announced this week.

Daily News | May 7, 2009

The Pentagon's fiscal year 2010 budget proposal, which was sent to lawmakers on Capitol Hill this week, puts the Air Force in charge of the joint C-27J Joint Cargo Aircraft program. It also reduces the total number of aircraft procured from 78 to 38.

Daily News | May 5, 2009

House lawmakers are urging the Air Force to come up with a plan for replacing some of its oldest Lockheed Martin C-5 Galaxy aircraft with new Boeing-built C-17 Globemaster III cargo haulers, according to a congressional report.

The Insider | May 1, 2009

The White House has tapped Charles Blanchard to become the Air Force's new general counsel.

Daily News | April 27, 2009

The Pentagon would get the most bang for its buck if it determined the winner of the Air Force's next-generation tanker competition by choosing the aircraft that costs less, the outgoing DOD weapons-buying chief said today.

Daily News | April 24, 2009

The Air Force is contemplating the stand-up of a counterinsurgency-focused irregular warfare wing, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz said this morning.

The Insider | April 24, 2009

The Air Force is contemplating the stand-up of a counterinsurgency irregular warfare wing, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz said this morning.

Daily News | April 13, 2009

Air Force acquisition executive Sue Payton stepped down from her position last week, Inside the Air Force has learned.

The Insider | April 13, 2009

A proposed end to the production of the Lockheed Martin F-22A fifth-generation fighter has raised concerns among U.S. allies in the Middle East, Raptor fan Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-GA) said today.

Daily News | April 7, 2009

The influx of heavy-weapons-load-carrying MQ-9 Reaper drones into the Air Force fleet mix has prompted the service to propose the retirement of 250 of its oldest fourth-generation fighter jets, Defense Secretary Robert Gates told reporters this afternoon.

Daily News | April 6, 2009

Defense Secretary Robert Gates today said he is recommending the termination of a handful of the Air Force's largest acquisition programs, including the F-22A fifth-generation fighter and C-17 cargo hauler.

The Insider | March 31, 2009

This morning, Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Carl Levin (D-MI) fired at shot across the Capitol when he criticized senior House defense lawmakers for attempting to legislate a mixed buy of Air Force next-generation tankers.

The Insider | March 27, 2009

A group of six senators from South Dakota, Louisiana and Texas sent a letter to President Obama yesterday urging him not to cancel the Air Force’s plans to field a new bomber aircraft by 2018.

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