Weekly Briefing: Air Warfare News and Analysis

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Why Nuclear Force Modernization Must Happen: Maj. Gen. Lutton Some critics cite a growing nuclear stockpile as another indicator of a looming arms race. But the size and age of the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile is at the lowest level of warheads since the late 1950s, with the average warhead age being older than at any other time in history.

They're Back: US Subs To Carry Harpoon Ship-Killer Missiles The effort falls in line with Pentagon efforts to deploy more punch at longer ranges, a clear recognition of the growing ability of China and Russia to keep American and forces at a stand-off distance

Hypersonic Debates Shaped By Politics: Aerospace "In some ways, it's too early to say 'game changer,' or 'nothing.' And I would say, just to put it starkly, each of those positions is probably likely to be untrue or inaccurate," CSBA's Tom Mahnken says.

Israeli Cabinet OKs $9B US Arms Deal; Boeing KC-46As Top List The $9 billion is aimed at purchasing the KC-46As, a new heavy helicopter to replace the Israeli air force CH-53, the purchase of V-22s, all this in addition to more F-35s and F-15 EXs. The estimated price of the KC-46As will be $1 billion.

Air Force Awards $95M For Cyber Intelligence The investment is a sign of the Air Force's commitment to fighting war effectively across all domains, including cyber and its electronic warfare cousin.

Navy's New Unmanned Plan To Build In Critical New Data-Sharing Effort "What I was looking at when I first came into the job was a number of unmanned efforts that were on the way and not being necessarily coordinated," CNO Adm. Mike Gilday says.

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