Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

Sept. 9, 2025
CSAF, new Japan Air Self-Defense Force chief hold introductory call

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin engaged new Japan Air Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff Gen. Morita Takehiro in an introductory call at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., Sept. 8, 2025.
Aug. 27, 2025
Collaborative Combat Aircraft, YFQ-42A takes to the air for flight testing

The Department of the Air Force reached a key development milestone in its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, with one of its prototype platforms taking flight in less than two years from program launch.
Aug. 21, 2025
Building a more agile, integrated force: DAF cements inaugural DLE

After a month-long series of exercises across the Indo-Pacific, The Department of the Air Force has concluded its Department-Level Exercises and looks to lessons learned.
Aug. 20, 2025
CSAF hosts Thai air chief, presents Legion of Merit

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin hosted an office call with Royal Thai Air Force Air Chief Marshal Punpakdee Pattanakul in the Pentagon, Aug. 20, 2025, to reaffirm the strong and enduring U.S.-Thai alliance. During the meeting, Allvin presented Punpakdee with a Legion of Merit in
Aug. 18, 2025
Air Force Chief of Staff announces retirement

The 23rd U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin announced plans today to retire effective on or about Nov. 1, 2025.
June 26, 2025
Meink, Allvin, Saltzman outline strategies, priorities necessary to secure the nation

DAF senior leaders highlighted the recent U.S. strike on Iran as a vivid example for what is possible – but also at risk – unless Congress ensures sufficient, uninterrupted funding for the Air Force and Space Force.
May 7, 2025
Ashworth, Allvin and Saltzman outline fiscal 2026 budget priorities to congressional panel

The three most senior civilian and military officials from the Department of the Air Force told a congressional panel that the Air Force and Space Force need resources and creative thinking, along with modern capabilities, to meet emerging threats.
May 2, 2025
CSAF letter to Airmen on Air Force’s strategic direction

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin's letter to Airmen on Air Force’s strategic direction
March 5, 2025
Air Force aims to instill Warrior Ethos, increase lethality

The Air Force is aligning with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's priorities, says Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin, while saving taxpayer dollars and redirecting them into combat readiness.
March 3, 2025
Air Force designates two Mission Design Series for collaborative combat aircraft

The U.S. Air Force announced the designation of two Mission Design Series within its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program today: the YFQ-42A (General Atomics) and the YFQ-44A (Anduril).