Ideas
Consider a National-Team Approach to the Next ICBM
Boeing’s decision not to bid on the Air Force’s replacement program doesn’t have to be a disaster.
Science & Tech
US Air Force Wants Wargames that Simulate Lasers, Electromagnetic Weapons
The sims are meant to teach airmen about these new weapons and help the Air Force develop new tactics and procedures.
Ideas
Let the US Air Force Move Ahead with Its Heavy-Lift Rocket Program
Lawmakers' attempt to force the service to allow more companies to bid on satellite launches would do more harm than good.
Business
Boeing: $85B Competition to Build New ICBMs Favors Northrop Grumman
The company says it will sit out if the U.S. Air Force does not change the bidding parameters.
Business
US Air Force Has Withheld $360M — and Counting — For Boeing’s Tanker Woes
That’s about one-fifth of the total bill for the 13 aircraft delivered so far.
Policy
Brand New Marine One Helicopter To Make Debut at Trump’s July 4th Parade
Other aircraft slated to fly over include the B-2 stealth bomber, F-22 Raptor and Air Force One.
Science & Tech
USAF to Demo New Airborne Mesh Network for Latin American Militaries
The technology is being showcased at a meeting of regional air chiefs this week.
Science & Tech
Pentagon, Lockheed Martin Failed to Ensure Proper Parts for F-35
Watchdog questions adherence to contracts and performance incentives for Defense’s largest buy.
Business
Boeing Tankers Still Have Debris; Fix is ‘Months, Maybe Longer’ Away
But the Air Force is once again accepting aircraft so that new inspection processes can be brought to bear, acquisition chief Roper says.
Threats
These Are the US Military Bases Most Threatened by Climate Change
The belated lists arrived just ahead of a GAO report that says the Pentagon is failing to use climate projections in planning.
Policy
Lawmakers Want the Final Say on Air Force One Paint Job
A House panel has drafted legislation that would require congressional approval if Trump wants to change the Kennedy-era livery.
Defense Systems
Air Force wants data platform on classified network this summer
The Air Force's chief data office is moving full force in trying to stand up its data platform on the classified network by the end of the summer.
Policy
Space Force Clears Senate Committee After House Attempt to Stall
The Senate Armed Services Committee’s legislation “greatly increases the odds that we end up with some sort of a Space Force,” one expert says.
Policy
House Panel Rejects Space Force
The Pentagon’s arguments are unconvincing, a House Appropriations Committee subcommittee says.
Business
US, Poland to Discuss Potential F-35 Sale, Air Force Secretary Says
Warsaw’s eagerness to buy the Joint Strike Fighter came up during Heather Wilson’s April visit to Poland.
Defense Systems
Air Force slows roll out of new cyber career category
Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson announced delays to plans for new career categories and promotion paths, including in cybersecurity.
Defense Systems
Air Force moves to speed up operating authorities
The Air Force plans to migrate 100 applications to the cloud this year with as many as possible opting for the fast track authority to operate process.
Business