The National Interest on MSN

The C-17 Could Stay a “Globemaster” for Another 50 Years

An Air Force general speculated that the C-17 Globemaster III would remain in service until 2075, even after its NGAL successor platform comes online.
FLYING Magazine on MSN

Air Force Expects Next-Generation Airlifter in Service by Early 2040s

The Air Force says it could have a next-generation military transport aircraft in service as soon as 2041, but it still wants ...
Dark Tech Official on MSN

How the C-17 Globemaster Became a Platform for Hypersonic Missile Launches

A new concept known as REVOLVER turns the reliable C-17 Globemaster III into a launcher for hypersonic missiles, using a ...
Defense One

USAF plan to fly C-5, C-17s even longer elicits concern

A Nov. 19 solicitation memo says the C-5 Galaxy will fly until 2045 and the C-17 Globemaster until 2075, longer than ...