NASA May Delay Upcoming Shuttle Launch
Posted on: Thu Jun 29th, 2006 | voanews.com

US NASA officials says there is a 60 percent chance the launch of the space shuttle Discovery may be delayed because of possible showers on Saturday.

Air Force oversees popular name selections
Posted on: Thu Jun 29th, 2006 | af.mil

WASHINGTON (AFPN) -- The popular name of the joint strike fighter F-35 aircraft will be released in early July, while the Air Force is currently proposing popular names for the MQ-9A unmanned aerial vehicle.

CENTAF releases airpower summary for June 29
Posted on: Thu Jun 29th, 2006 | af.mil

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials announced the airpower summary for June 29.

Australia Wins Technology Transfer Assurances on JSF
Posted on: Thu Jun 29th, 2006 | defensenews.com

Australia won assurances June 28 that the United States will impose no impediment to transfers of technology if it acquires the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.

US Air Force To Step Up New Bomber Search In Next Budget
Posted on: Thu Jun 29th, 2006 | money.aol.com

WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- The U.S. Air Force's search for a new bomber will step up in coming months, in hopes of meeting the 2018 goal set by a defense strategy report.

Australia Minister Criticizes Boeing Over Spy Plane Delay
Posted on: Thu Jun 29th, 2006 | money.aol.com

WASHINGTON (AP)--Australia's defense minister sharply criticized U.S. aircraft maker Boeing Co. (BA) on Wednesday, saying he is concerned about a delay of up to 18 months in production of an early warning surveillance plane.

Boeing Details B-52H Contract
Posted on: Thu Jun 29th, 2006 | boeing.com

ST. LOUIS, June 28, 2006 -- The Boeing Company has received a U.S. Air Force contract worth up to $150 million to support new weapons integration efforts on the B-52H bomber.