New mission control room ready for F-35 flight tests

Posted at: Sat Apr 14th, 2007

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFNEWS) -- The newest range mission control room built to test the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter was officially commissioned here April 11. Combined with equipment installation and recent room certification, t...

Officials discuss executive agency for UAVs

Posted at: Sat Apr 14th, 2007

WASHINGTON (AFNEWS) -- Air Force officials invited Defense representatives to the Pentagon April 13 to discuss the Air Force's proposal to assume executive agent responsibilities for medium- and high-altitude unmanned aerial vehicles. The proposal was put forward March 5 in a memorandum to senior De...