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Stephen Losey
Senior Reporter
Stephen Losey is the air warfare reporter for Defense News. He previously covered leadership and personnel issues at Air Force Times, and the Pentagon, special operations and air warfare at Military.com. He has traveled to the Middle East to cover U.S. Air Force operations.
All Stories By Stephen
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Pentagon budget aims to max munitions production, make multiyear buys
Pentagon officials say they will maximize production lines for top priority munitions as part of its $170 billion procurement budget proposal for FY24.
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Pentagon rethinks F-35 engine program, will upgrade F135
The decision represents a major victory for Pratt & Whitney, the company that makes the F-35's current F135 engines that will be upgraded.
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US Air Force pursues major aircraft retirements in 2024
The Air Force wants to speed up efforts to become a more modern force, with new aircraft and research into technology such as drone wingmen.
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Biden drops Trump design for new Air Force One
The decision on Air Force One's design ends years of debate across two administrations.
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US Air Force reworks tanker modernization plans, slashes next buy
“Our mobility fleet can no longer operate forward with relative impunity,” Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said at the AFA Warfare Symposium.
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Which fighter jet is best for Ukraine as it fights off Russia?
Ukraine and its supporters say Western fighter jets are necessary to tip the balance in Ukraine’s favor, while allowing for close air support.
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Lockheed Martin resumes F-35 flights with engine vibration fix in hand
The resumption of acceptance flights will pave the way for deliveries of F-35s, halted for nearly three months, to resume.
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US Air Force awards Boeing first contract for fleet of 26 E-7 aircraft
Boeing's contract will be worth up to $1.2 billion, as the service begins work on a fleet to replace the iconic E-3 Sentry.
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