Arizona slipped from top 10 in Pentagon spending, but defense economy still strong
The defense industry remains a pillar of the state’s economy.
The Buzz: Looking back on 2022
Newsworthy interviews and topics that we addressed this year.
NDAA helps local bases but cuts A-10s
The defense spending plan reduces the number of A-10 aircraft.
Keel laid for USS Arizona fast-attack sub
No Navy ship has been named Arizona since 1941.
‘Somebody special for our 500th ride’
100-year-old WWII veteran flies with Grounded No More
Fact Check Arizona: Ep. 3 The Border in the Governor's Race
Lake and Hobbs' plans for border security and immigration vary widely.
Steve Roach headlines a weekend celebration of electronic music.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Southern Arizona Senior Pride brings the local LGBTQI+ community together; and how Tucsonans Gary & Dan Ross made U.S. military history with their love.
Fort Huachuca receives $2.8M for water and environment conservation projects
The Army post is working with partners in Sierra Vista.
Davis-Monthan A-10s safe
A defense spending bill moving through the Senate has good news for Arizona military bases.
Tucson air base could deploy troops if Ukraine is invaded
Some units from Davis-Monthan are included among the 8,500 troops placed on heightened preparedness for deployment.
University of Arizona wind tunnels getting upgrades
Improvements are expected to generate more research for hypersonic technology.
The Boneyard spends 75 years adding to history books
The planes at AMARG are a history of U.S. air power.
The Boneyard helps create a digital twin of a fighter jet
The Air Force and Wichita State students are working together on the project.
A-10 part of Defense spending in Arizona
The NDAA brings millions of dollars into the state.
City of Tucson partners with Department of Defense to recruit staff
The program helps service members transition out of the military and pays their salaries for up to six months.
