From the days of biplanes and open cockpits, the air forces of the United States have relied on the mastery of technology. From design to operation, a project c

From the days of biplanes and open cockpits, the air forces of the United States have relied on the mastery of technology. From design to operation, a project c

The ability of U.S. military forces to field new weapons systems quickly and to contain their cost growth has declined significantly over the past few decades.

The Department of Defense (DOD) spends over $300 billion each year to develop, produce, field and sustain weapons systems (the U.S. Air Force over $100 billion

The ability of the United States Air Force (USAF) to keep its aircraft operating at an acceptable operational tempo, in wartime and in peacetime, has been impor