Brian Everstine
@beverstine
Pentagon editor @aviationweek. PNW transplant in D.C. Sadly a Mariners fan. Alumnus of @airforcemag, @militarytimes, @ap, @thenewstribune. Signal: beverstine.21
And some 'personal news.' Today is my first day as the new Pentagon editor at @AviationWeek. Excited to join this awesome team and keep writing about things that fly. Send me some tips.
It would seem the B61s are back at #Lakenheath #RIAT2025 #RIAT
What's behind the proposed plan to cut the E-7, and how does that reflect the give-and-take inside the Pentagon as it crafted its spending plan. The service's chief lays it out: aviationweek.com/defense/budget…
"Stealth still matters. Low observability, signature management still matters." I talked with @OfficialCSAF on the takeaways from sending B-2s to strike deep in Iranian airspace and what it means for the future of long-range strike aviationweek.com/defense/budget…
The U.S. sure loves training with E-7s (and MRTTs)
There’s nothing better than flying together. 🤝 During Talisman Sabre 2025 the #AusAirForce, @RoyalAirForce, @USMC, @PACAF took to the world’s premier airspace over the Northern Territory. TS25 provides #YourADF the opportunity to practice high-end warfighting.
Ahead of his address to a gathering of international air chiefs here in London this morning, I talked with @OfficialCSAF about how to take advantage of spending momentum in Europe to build stronger, closer air services among allies and partners. aviationweek.com/defense/budget…
Nominations churning slowly for the Pentagon. We reported back in March that AFGSC's boss was going to be tapped as USAF's vice. Nomination finally happened yesterday. Service still awaiting its USECAF aviationweek.com/defense/budget…
A plan to buy thousands of palletized missiles next year to be launched by airlifters introduces a new kind of weapon along with integration challenges. aviationweek.com/defense/missil…
Lawmakers are looking to press the Navy to add auto ground collision avoidance systems to F/A-18s, EA-18s aviationweek.com/defense/aircra…
The House Armed Services Committee markup being considered now would raise the minimum number of USAF tankers to 504. Somehow. Bring Big Sexy back

Just visited @Whiteman_AFB to thank our Airmen who contributed to the success of Operation Midnight Hammer! Proud to serve alongside these warriors. shorturl.at/ZITWY
.@SecAFOfficial Troy Meink and @OfficialCSAF Gen. David Allvin visited Whiteman AFB, July 10, to commend Mission-Ready Airmen for their role in the successful execution of Operation Midnight Hammer, the largest B-2 Spirit operational strike in U.S. history. #anytimeanywhere
Hard to think of a Navy leader who has been more of an advocate for aviation, especially modernization as N98.
The Pentagon has pulled the nomination of Rear Adm. Michael “Buzz” Donnelly to lead the 7th Fleet following questions from a conservative news outlet about drag shows aboard an aircraft carrier nearly 10 years ago. stripes.com/branches/navy/…
This version doesn’t include Metallica’s “Enter Sandman.” 👀
Unleashing U.S. Military Drone Dominance @DOGE
Air Combat Command rn:
The RAF E-7 Wedgetail WT001 completed another test flight today to confirm aircraft systems function correctly. The E-7 Wedgetail aircraft, in service with other nations, is the most capable and effective airborne early warning and control platform in operation today.