USAF Faces Senate Scrutiny Over E-11 BACN Jet Retirement Plan
The US Air Force's plan to retire its fleet of seven E-11A Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) jets by 2028 has raised red flags with the Senate Armed Services Committee, which is demanding answers on how the capability gap will be filled. The committee wants a briefing by March 31, 2027, on the Air Force's plan to mitigate the operational…
Trump’s war on solar hits a wall at the Department of War.
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/06/15/space-solar-energy-us-air-force-essential/
#solar #solarenergy #solarpower #spacesolar #renewableenergy #energy #renewables #greenenerg #cleanenergy #us #usmilitary #spacebasedsolar #solarcells #solarmanufacturing #onshoring #nationaldefense #defense #military
Trump’s war on solar hits a wall at the Department of War.
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/06/15/space-solar-energy-us-air-force-essential/
#solar #solarenergy #solarpower #spacesolar #renewableenergy #energy #renewables #greenenerg #cleanenergy #us #usmilitary #spacebasedsolar #solarcells #solarmanufacturing #onshoring #nationaldefense #defense #military
Despite the sharp U-turn in federal policy, the self-named US Department of War makes a strong case for solar energy.
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/06/15/space-solar-energy-us-air-force-essential/
#solar #solarenergy #solarpower #spacesolar #spacebasedsolar #solarcells #solarmodules #solarmanufacturing #onshoring #supplychain #nationalsecurity #nationaldefense #defense #military #satellites
Despite the sharp U-turn in federal policy, the self-named US Department of War makes a strong case for solar energy.
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/06/15/space-solar-energy-us-air-force-essential/
#solar #solarenergy #solarpower #spacesolar #spacebasedsolar #solarcells #solarmodules #solarmanufacturing #onshoring #supplychain #nationalsecurity #nationaldefense #defense #military #satellites
US Air Force Weighs Restarting C-17 Production Line
The US Air Force may revive the production line of its prized C-17 aircraft, with a House committee requesting a feasibility briefing by 2027. This move comes as the current fleet faces mounting demands from combat, humanitarian, and mobility operations.
#UsAirForce #C17 #NationalDefense #Aerospace #MilitaryAviation
Lawmakers Press Army for Detailed Transformation Plans
Congress is pushing the Army for a clearer roadmap to achieve its transformation goals, with Rep. Mike Rogers bluntly stating that the Army hasn't done its homework. The House Armed Services Committee has now mandated an annual report and briefing from the Army to keep lawmakers in the loop.
#NationalDefense #ArmyTransformation #DefensePolicy #UnitedStates #GovernmentRegulations
Congress Rebuffs Effort to Limit JAGs in Civilian Roles
In a surprising move, the House Armed Services Committee voted 31-26 against an amendment that would have restricted Judge Advocates to only military duties, allowing them to continue serving in crucial civilian roles. This decision means that these specialized resources can keep tackling a broader range of challenges, beyond just…
#NationalDefense #MilitaryOperations #JudgeAdvocateGeneral #Jag #UsCongress
US Army explores battery power for fuel savings, robotic ground vehicles.
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/27/evs-us-army-range-extender-erev-defense/
#army #usarmy #defense #evs #electricvehicles #electrictrucks #robots #vehicles #nationaldefense #electric #electrification #fuelsaving #energy #batteries #zeroemission #war #logistics
US Army explores battery power for fuel savings, robotic ground vehicles.
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/27/evs-us-army-range-extender-erev-defense/
#army #usarmy #defense #evs #electricvehicles #electrictrucks #robots #vehicles #nationaldefense #electric #electrification #fuelsaving #energy #batteries #zeroemission #war #logistics
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