Despite the prospect of a slight cut to its overall budget, the Air Force's science and technology effort expects to increase investment in a number of areas in fiscal year 2013, notably in a new hypersonic program and a variety of weapon capabilities designed for fifth-generation aircraft. Steven Walker, the Air Force's assistant secretary for science, technology, and engineering, testified before the House Armed Services emerging threats and capabilities subcommittee on Feb. 29, telling the panel that the service's FY-13...
