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The US Air Force sent F-35s to defend NATO. Here’s what it learned.
NATO’s eastern flank has become an ideal proving ground for America’s most advanced fighter jet.
US attorneys announce Gateway Strike Force to target gangs, cartels
Federal, state and local law enforcement are teaming up to create a new drug and organized crime task force in St. Louis, Missouri.
‘They’re going to want bloodshed’: 5 ways Iran could retaliate in cyberspace
A combination of real-world and virtual actions are likely to follow in the aftermath of the U.S. killing of Qassem Soleimani, and experts warn that cyberattacks are likely to be the best-case scenario.
By Andrew Eversden
Warren promises union protections, right to strike for feds
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has a plan for feds' rights, should she become president.
By Jessie Bur
Cyber threat from Iran ‘very active’ following tensions in Gulf
As the United States contemplates a response to strike on Saudi oil facilities, Iran's cyberoperations against the U.S. are not abnormal
By Andrew Eversden
Meet the new Pentagon official who will buy software for the F-35
Jeff Boleng will advise the Department of Defense on software acquisition, especially for the F-35 joint strike fighter.
By Amber Corrin
Pentagon creates new position to help guide software acquisition, F-35 development
Jeff Boleng, a former Air Force officer, will be the Defense Department's special assistant for software acquisition.
By Valerie Insinna
Next leader of Global Strike Command nominated
Lt. Gen. Timothy Ray, the deputy commander for U.S. European Command, is next in line to take responsibility for the Air Force's inventory of ICBMs and bombers.
By Valerie Insinna
Air Force acquisition nominee takes aim at F-35 sustainment costs
If confirmed, the nominee for the top Air Force acquisition job intends to embark on a F-35 deep dive that will focus on how emerging technologies can help decrease sustainment costs over the life of the program.
By Valerie Insinna
Lawmakers move to limit Trump authority to launch nuke after ‘nuclear button’ size tweet
Two Democratic lawmakers are sponsoring legislation that would require the president to receive congressional approval before initiating a first-use nuclear strike from the United States.
By Joe Gould