Daily Report

March 16, 2016

Goldfein: KC-46 On Track

The Air Force is on track to receive the required 18 KC-46A tankers and to meet initial operational capability in August of 2017, despite some testing delays, USAF Vice Chief Gen. David Goldfein said Tuesday. Normally, aircraft would be produced...

A Long Wait for Sixth Gen

A sixth-generation fighter would appropriately enter the force circa 2045, said Rob Weiss, head of Lockheed Martin’s “Skunk Works” advanced projects division. Speaking with reporters at a company media event Tuesday, Weiss said Skunk Works has studied next-generation air dominance...

Beyond the Hypersonic

Lockheed Martin is working on two approaches to hypersonic flight, company “Skunk Works” chief Rob Weiss told reporters Tuesday. One is the HAWC, for Hypersonic Air-breathing Weapon Concept, which the Air Force is working on with DARPA. The other is...

Louisiana Guard Responds to Floods

Air and Army National Guard troops in Louisiana have rescued more than 4,000 people from floods that have hit the state. The state mobilized about 1,200 Guardsmen to work with local agencies to help residents impacted by the floods, including...

Getting Rid of Mold at Al Udeid

The Air Force is working to get rid of mold in buildings at Al Udeid AB, Qatar, and is evaluating and treating airmen who may have had a reaction to the mold, Air Force Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Mark Ediger...

Addressing Medical Concerns By Mission

The Air Force has been embedding medical professionals in mission areas, such as intelligence and remotely piloted aircraft operations, to identify and help address issues like mental fatigue and stress, Air Force Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Mark Ediger said in...

TRANSCOM: Air Refueling Assets Stressed

US Transportation Command has seen a decrease in the operations tempo for air mobility, but that has not extended to its air refueling fleet, which is still stressed and “at a point near bending,” said TRANSCOM boss Air Force Gen....

Evaluating the Viper’s Future

Initial reports on the full-scale durability test of an Air Force Block 50 F-16C have not produced any “significant” findings, showing promising potential for the long-term health of the fleet, Lockheed Martin officials said on Tuesday. Lockheed in November wrapped...