Brian Everstine
@beverstine.bsky.social
Pentagon editor at Aviation Week.
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Brian Everstine
@beverstine.bsky.social
· Nov 13
Seeing a bunch of folks posting blue(ish)sky photos as an intro here, so....
Back seat in an F-15E at the Mountain Home range back in February.
Back seat in an F-15E at the Mountain Home range back in February.
They don't call us "Aviation Leak" for nothing.
I didn't sign. Our job isn't to solely write what the government wants us to. Proud to stand with my colleagues on the Pentagon beat
I didn't sign. Our job isn't to solely write what the government wants us to. Proud to stand with my colleagues on the Pentagon beat
October 15, 2025 at 12:46 AM
They don't call us "Aviation Leak" for nothing.
I didn't sign. Our job isn't to solely write what the government wants us to. Proud to stand with my colleagues on the Pentagon beat
I didn't sign. Our job isn't to solely write what the government wants us to. Proud to stand with my colleagues on the Pentagon beat
Under the new DOD policy announced last night, every reporter who received this email could lose their credentials
Shortly after SecDef Hegseth posted this video announcement, DOD released and then quickly deleted a CUI memorandum on the drone policy changes.
September 20, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Under the new DOD policy announced last night, every reporter who received this email could lose their credentials
Drama continues in the search for the next Air Force Chief of Staff, with the net widening
aviationweek.com/defense/budg...
aviationweek.com/defense/budg...
Three-Stars, Retirees Among Options For Top U.S. Air Force Job | Aviation Week Network
The U.S. Air Force search for a new military leader broadened to more retirees and lieutenant generals after a leading contender faced new criticism on social media, sources say.
aviationweek.com
September 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Drama continues in the search for the next Air Force Chief of Staff, with the net widening
aviationweek.com/defense/budg...
aviationweek.com/defense/budg...
SCOOP: A new entrant aims to shake up the competition for the US Navy's future trainer.
SNC brings back its Freedom trainer, and calls on the Navy to get back to field carrier landing practice for the T-45 replacement.
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SNC brings back its Freedom trainer, and calls on the Navy to get back to field carrier landing practice for the T-45 replacement.
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New Competitor Looks To Upend U.S. Navy Trainer Competition | Aviation Week Network
SNC’s Freedom proposal looks to revive a carrier-representative landing practice requirement for the T-45 replacement.
aviationweek.com
August 21, 2025 at 7:33 PM
SCOOP: A new entrant aims to shake up the competition for the US Navy's future trainer.
SNC brings back its Freedom trainer, and calls on the Navy to get back to field carrier landing practice for the T-45 replacement.
aviationweek.com/defense/airc...
SNC brings back its Freedom trainer, and calls on the Navy to get back to field carrier landing practice for the T-45 replacement.
aviationweek.com/defense/airc...
In the next issue of Aviation Week I take a deep dive into how the relatively small but mighty Air National Guard unit at PDX is establishing USAF's F-15EX future.
With some scoopy details on unreported issues facing the nascent fleet.
aviationweek.com/aerospace/em...
With some scoopy details on unreported issues facing the nascent fleet.
aviationweek.com/aerospace/em...
Inside The Air National Guard Unit Bringing The F-15EX Online | Aviation Week Network
The U.S. Air Force’s first F-15EX unit pushes through the fighter variant’s growing pains.
aviationweek.com
August 1, 2025 at 9:50 PM
In the next issue of Aviation Week I take a deep dive into how the relatively small but mighty Air National Guard unit at PDX is establishing USAF's F-15EX future.
With some scoopy details on unreported issues facing the nascent fleet.
aviationweek.com/aerospace/em...
With some scoopy details on unreported issues facing the nascent fleet.
aviationweek.com/aerospace/em...
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The unprecedented strikes from seven B-2s that flew deep into Iran last month has direct lessons for what the U.S. Air Force might need to do in a future, longer-range, more threat-intense environment, the service’s leader says. aviationweek.com/defense/budg... via @beverstine.bsky.social
USAF Chief On Lessons From B-2 Strike: ‘Stealth Still Matters’ | Aviation Week Network
Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin has told Aviation Week what the U.S. Air Force learned from the unprecedented strikes from seven B-2s on Iranian targets in June.
aviationweek.com
July 17, 2025 at 1:04 PM
The unprecedented strikes from seven B-2s that flew deep into Iran last month has direct lessons for what the U.S. Air Force might need to do in a future, longer-range, more threat-intense environment, the service’s leader says. aviationweek.com/defense/budg... via @beverstine.bsky.social
Shortly after SecDef Hegseth posted this video announcement, DOD released and then quickly deleted a CUI memorandum on the drone policy changes.
July 10, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Shortly after SecDef Hegseth posted this video announcement, DOD released and then quickly deleted a CUI memorandum on the drone policy changes.
DARPA has ended the Liberty Lifter program, years before the expected first flight of the seaplane demonstrator
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DARPA Ends Liberty Lifter Program | Aviation Week Network
DARPA has ended its Liberty Lifter effort to build a full-scale seaplane demonstrator earlier than originally expected,
aviationweek.com
July 7, 2025 at 9:10 PM
DARPA has ended the Liberty Lifter program, years before the expected first flight of the seaplane demonstrator
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aviationweek.com/defense/airc...
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Hidden in the Senate-passed reconciliation langugage: $600 million for the development, procurement and integration of Air Force long-range strike aircraft and $500 million for Navy long-range strike aircraft.
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Debrief: ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Includes New Long-Range Strike Funding | Aviation Week Network
President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” barely passed the Senate on July 1.
aviationweek.com
July 2, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Hidden in the Senate-passed reconciliation langugage: $600 million for the development, procurement and integration of Air Force long-range strike aircraft and $500 million for Navy long-range strike aircraft.
aviationweek.com/defense/budg... via @beverstine.bsky.social
aviationweek.com/defense/budg... via @beverstine.bsky.social
The most transparent DOD in history making me get an escort to and from my car. And to Taco Bell
May 23, 2025 at 10:04 PM
The most transparent DOD in history making me get an escort to and from my car. And to Taco Bell
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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) is showcasing a new counter-uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) role for its MQ-1C Gray Eagle as the mission is increasing in importance across the world. aviationweek.com/aerospace/ai... via @beverstine.bsky.social
GA-ASI Shows New Counter-UAS Role For MQ-1Cs | Aviation Week Network
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) is showcasing a new counter-uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) role for its MQ-1C Gray Eagle
aviationweek.com
May 16, 2025 at 1:54 PM
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) is showcasing a new counter-uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) role for its MQ-1C Gray Eagle as the mission is increasing in importance across the world. aviationweek.com/aerospace/ai... via @beverstine.bsky.social
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The U.S. Army intends to slash planned fleet size of ME-11B high-altitude surveillance and targeting aircraft, though program officials hope that might be reversed as the aircraft begin operations. aviationweek.com/defense/airc... @beverstine.bsky.social
U.S. Army’s HADES Faces Potential Fleet Size Cut | Aviation Week Network
The U.S. Army intends to slash the total fleet of ME-11B aircraft that will fly high-altitude surveillance and targeting.
aviationweek.com
May 16, 2025 at 7:54 AM
The U.S. Army intends to slash planned fleet size of ME-11B high-altitude surveillance and targeting aircraft, though program officials hope that might be reversed as the aircraft begin operations. aviationweek.com/defense/airc... @beverstine.bsky.social
Anduril posts new photos of its YFQ-44A, as the Air Force announced it and the General Atomics YFQ-42A are in ground testing. And a unit will stand up for CCA operations at Beale AFB.
May 1, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Anduril posts new photos of its YFQ-44A, as the Air Force announced it and the General Atomics YFQ-42A are in ground testing. And a unit will stand up for CCA operations at Beale AFB.
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RAF officer leading concepts/req for Tempest sixth-gen plane at UK MoD: "at the top of our list is the payload." Irrelevant how it gets to target, he says, but analysis shows fast jet better than cargo plane or sub. "Payload is what we're all about...we're talking roughly double an F-35A's worth..."
April 25, 2025 at 9:39 AM
RAF officer leading concepts/req for Tempest sixth-gen plane at UK MoD: "at the top of our list is the payload." Irrelevant how it gets to target, he says, but analysis shows fast jet better than cargo plane or sub. "Payload is what we're all about...we're talking roughly double an F-35A's worth..."
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Likely a significant industrial base setback for the Sentinel ICBM program here: "Chief Deputy Sheriff, Cade Palmer with Box Elder County confirmed that a building at the Northrop Grumman Facility at Promontory Point is a total loss." ksltv.com/local-news/n...
Northrop Grumman building total loss after explosion
Authorities are investigating an explosion at Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems that happened Wednesday morning.
ksltv.com
April 16, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Likely a significant industrial base setback for the Sentinel ICBM program here: "Chief Deputy Sheriff, Cade Palmer with Box Elder County confirmed that a building at the Northrop Grumman Facility at Promontory Point is a total loss." ksltv.com/local-news/n...
Beyond the Wedgetail?
USAF raises possibility of fielding an "equivalent" aircraft, along with big changes to the E-7A itself such as potentially replacing the top-hat MESA radar.
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USAF raises possibility of fielding an "equivalent" aircraft, along with big changes to the E-7A itself such as potentially replacing the top-hat MESA radar.
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USAF Solicitation Raises Possibility Of Looking Beyond E-7A Wedgetail | Aviation Week Network
A notice to industry calls for new technologies to integrate on USAF's upcoming Boeing E-7A Wedgetail fleet, while allowing for the possibility that the service could field another platform to serve t...
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April 16, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Beyond the Wedgetail?
USAF raises possibility of fielding an "equivalent" aircraft, along with big changes to the E-7A itself such as potentially replacing the top-hat MESA radar.
aviationweek.com/defense/airc...
USAF raises possibility of fielding an "equivalent" aircraft, along with big changes to the E-7A itself such as potentially replacing the top-hat MESA radar.
aviationweek.com/defense/airc...
First missionized OA-1K delivered: www.afsoc.af.mil/News/Article...
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April 3, 2025 at 6:45 PM
First missionized OA-1K delivered: www.afsoc.af.mil/News/Article...
The Air Force has awarded Boeing a contract to mature autonomous refueling, as the push for NGAS looks away from a clean-sheet 'stealth' tanker and toward a 'team-of-systems' type approach.
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Boeing Gets USAF Award To Mature Autonomous Refueling | Aviation Week Network
Boeing has been awarded an $18.2 million contract by the U.S. Air Force to mature autonomous refueling.
aviationweek.com
April 3, 2025 at 1:26 PM
The Air Force has awarded Boeing a contract to mature autonomous refueling, as the push for NGAS looks away from a clean-sheet 'stealth' tanker and toward a 'team-of-systems' type approach.
aviationweek.com/defense/airc...
aviationweek.com/defense/airc...
Future Naval aviators won't have to go to the boat or even conduct field carrier landing practice to touch down, with advancements in simulators and landing aids, according to a new solicitation
The approach will avoid costly development for UJTS
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The approach will avoid costly development for UJTS
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U.S. Navy To Forego Carrier Landing Practice For New Trainer | Aviation Week Network
The U.S. Navy wants to field a new trainer by 2030 and is planning to rely on virtual carrier landing practice to avoid a long aircraft development cycle.
aviationweek.com
March 31, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Future Naval aviators won't have to go to the boat or even conduct field carrier landing practice to touch down, with advancements in simulators and landing aids, according to a new solicitation
The approach will avoid costly development for UJTS
aviationweek.com/defense/airc...
The approach will avoid costly development for UJTS
aviationweek.com/defense/airc...
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A dachshund named Valerie was reported lost on a remote Australian island in November 2023. She has just been spotted, and an effort is underway to rescue her.
Dachshund Lost on Australian Island Is Still Alive, but Elusive
A year after getting loose on Kangaroo Island, Valerie is still out there.
www.nytimes.com
March 28, 2025 at 7:56 PM
A dachshund named Valerie was reported lost on a remote Australian island in November 2023. She has just been spotted, and an effort is underway to rescue her.
Embarked on the Ford today.
They have a dog. She is good
They have a dog. She is good
March 21, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Embarked on the Ford today.
They have a dog. She is good
They have a dog. She is good
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